Politics

Catalonia’s top court upholds Prosecutor’s charges against Borràs and Esteve arguing need for investigation into evidence of criminal activity

Spanish legal action against chamber bureau members to be discussed by  Francophonie parliament in next political commission, says Forcadell

Ada Colau vows to facilitate turnout for referendum while opposition reminds her of ‘legal responsibilities’

Carme Forcadell speaks in front of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie

Catalan wing of Podemos calls for big turnout on October 1 to protest Spanish government’s ‘obstinacy’ but insists vote is non-binding

Inquiry against Catalan Parliament board members continues with statements from pro-Spanish unity members

President of the Catalan Parliament assures deputies will defend their freedom of expression and initiative as representatives of Catalan citizens

Judges ban rules calling for more Catalan in film dubbing, education for new migrants and customer service

Judges ban rules calling for more Catalan in film dubbing, education for new migrants and customer service

Rajoy insists October 1 vote will not take place while vice president warns courts can freeze referendum bill in 24 hours

President Puigdemont claims that citizens will vote and “no action by Spain will stop it”

Puig was previously the general director of the Popular Culture, Local Associations, and Cultural Action group

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Catalonia is re-constituted in the UK Parliament, with MPs and Lords from most parties, including Labour, Conservative and Lib Dem

Jordi Baiget said that the vote, which the Government has announced will be binding, could end up being a remake of the unofficial plebiscite on independence of 2014

Ana Pastor says Spanish chamber rules only allow a Catalan president to appear if proposing legislation and refers him to the Senate