Politics

Two commissions debate Catalan independence referendum and pass motion supporting universal right to self-determination

European Commission president admits he is “deeply concerned”

Left-wing CUP and main pro-Catalan state civil organization ask Puigdemont’s cabinet to make the move after Spain’s lack of response to calls for dialogue

Members hold debate on "the need for a political solution" for Catalonia and some suggest "international mediation"

Protesters refuse dialogue with the Catalan executive on independence, some demanding prison sentences for "rebellion and sedition" against indy leaders

Puigdemont given five days to confirm if he declared independence and three to rectify

Speaking to CNN, the Catalan president said he is willing to talk without “preconditions” 

Agreement reached between Spanish president Mariano Rajoy and leader of the opposition Pedro Sánchez one day after Carles Puigdemont’s speech in parliament

News outlets say that it is up to the Spanish government to take the next step

Spanish president asks Puigdemont to clarify if he declared the independence

While President talked about “weeks”, far-left pro-independence CUP suggests one month as deadline

The document constitutes “the Catalan republic as an independent state” and urges international mediation

The leader in Catalonia of the Spanish ruling party said that "there won't be an independent republic of Catalonia"

Mariano Rajoy will discuss his next steps with the leaders of other Spanish political parties to find "maximum consensus"

Carles Puigdemont addresses Catalan Parliament but proposes putting off declaring secession to find negotiated solution