Pro-independence parties sign declaration of independence
The document constitutes “the Catalan republic as an independent state” and urges international mediation
October 10, 2017 11:39 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Catalan parties react to Puigdemont's speech
The leader in Catalonia of the Spanish ruling party said that "there won't be an independent republic of Catalonia"
October 10, 2017 11:12 PM
Spanish president calls extraordinary cabinet meeting to respond to Puigdemont
Mariano Rajoy will discuss his next steps with the leaders of other Spanish political parties to find "maximum consensus"
October 10, 2017 11:00 PM
President suspends independence declaration to give time for talks
Carles Puigdemont addresses Catalan Parliament but proposes putting off declaring secession to find negotiated solution
October 10, 2017 08:11 PM
Thousands gather in anticipation of Puigdemont's crucial speech
Pro-independence supporters await Catalan president's key speech amidst uncertainties of whether he will declare independence or not
October 10, 2017 06:50 PM
Donald Tusk urges Catalan president not to declare independence
European Council president says that he “understands and feels the arguments and emotions of both sides”
October 10, 2017 05:59 PM
European Commission refuses to speculate on declaration of independence
Declaring secession a “huge mistake” say European Greens, while EPP finance ministers express support for Spanish government
October 10, 2017 05:51 PM
Madrid prepares for possible independence declaration
Spanish prosecutor has said it will do whatever it takes, and is even considering charges of rebellion, an offence punishable by 15 to 25 years in prison
October 10, 2017 02:19 PM
Catalan push for independence: How did we get here?
A timeline of the events that brought Catalonia to the brink of declaring independence from Spain
October 10, 2017 12:33 PM
Catalan president could declare independence today
Puigdemont will make a statement in Parliament to implement the results of the referendum
October 10, 2017 12:11 PM
Catalan MPs take plenary suspension to European Court of Human Rights
Members warn the Constitutional Court's decision to prohibit Parliament from meeting "seriously" violates fundamental rights
October 10, 2017 11:56 AM
Catalan president could declare independence today
Puigdemont will make a statement in Parliament to implement the results of the referendum
October 10, 2017 10:48 AM
Catalan official arrested by Spanish police takes case to Human Rights court
Former secretary general of vice presidency alleges his arrest was “intimidatory” and €12,000 daily fine imposed “disproportionate”
October 9, 2017 06:28 PM
PP official compares Puigdemont to executed leader
People's Party spokesman warns Catalan president about declaring independence and ending up like Franco regime victim, Lluís Companys
October 9, 2017 05:10 PM
Catalan Police will no longer have exclusive security powers at Palace of Justice
The Superior Court of Catalonia ruled that security duties will be shared with Spanish Police
October 9, 2017 01:43 PM
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