Juncker says EU mediation on Catalonia impossible “if only one side asks” for it
European Commission president admits he is “deeply concerned”
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Pressure mounting on Catalan government to lift independence suspension
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
Council of Europe Assembly 'shocked' by police violence against Catalan referendum voters
Members hold debate on "the need for a political solution" for Catalonia and some suggest "international mediation"
65,000 defend Spain's unity in Barcelona
Protesters refuse dialogue with the Catalan executive on independence, some demanding prison sentences for "rebellion and sedition" against indy leaders
Catalan president shows disappointment with self-government suspension threat
Puigdemont given five days to confirm if he declared independence and three to rectify
Catalan and Spanish governments should agree on mediator, Puigdemont proposes
Speaking to CNN, the Catalan president said he is willing to talk without “preconditions”
The two main Spanish parties agree to set up commission for Constitutional reform
Agreement reached between Spanish president Mariano Rajoy and leader of the opposition Pedro Sánchez one day after Carles Puigdemont’s speech in parliament
International media stress Catalan president’s willingness to negotiate
News outlets say that it is up to the Spanish government to take the next step
Rajoy opens the door to suspending Catalonia’s self-rule
Spanish president asks Puigdemont to clarify if he declared the independence
How long should the mediation period suggested by Puigdemont take?
While President talked about “weeks”, far-left pro-independence CUP suggests one month as deadline
Pro-independence parties sign declaration of independence
The document constitutes “the Catalan republic as an independent state” and urges international mediation
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"
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"
President suspends independence declaration to give time for talks
Carles Puigdemont addresses Catalan Parliament but proposes putting off declaring secession to find negotiated solution
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
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