Podemos’ far-left wing supports referendum
Denying the right of Catalan citizens to decide their political future is “denying democracy”, the 'Anticapitalists' warn
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MEPs disobey by speaking Catalan in EU Parliament
During his campaign to become President of the EU Parliament, Tajani promised to promote the use of the Catalan
Pep Guardiola calls on the international community to support the Catalan referendum
The Manchester City coach asks democrats worldwide to help defend civil rights in Catalonia in front of 30,000 in a rally in Barcelona
Sued MP before the court: “I’m not pro-independence, I’m just a democrat”
Nuet is accused of disobedience and perversion of justice for allowing a debate on independence
Independence Referendum decree to be approved “at the beginning of September”
Puigdemont offers to explain referendum plan in Congress, Madrid says 'no'
Catalonia to hold self-determination referendum on October 1, 2017
Puigdemont announced the date and question of the vote flanked by Vice President Oriol Junqueras and the rest of his government
“The referendum will not take place,” says Spanish government
Supporters and opponents react to the announcement that the independence referendum in Catalonia will be held on October 1
Experts say Catalan question must be faced to “avoid another front of instability” in Europe
Three organizations of journalists, lawyers and economists from Catalonia publish a statement in favor of an independence referendum
EC vice president discusses “difficult” Catalan situation with socialist leader
The First Secretary of the Catalan socialists, Miquel Iceta, met with Frans Timmermans in Brussels to discuss Catalan issues
Referendum date and question to be announced on Friday
They will be accompanied by governing cross-party pro-independence ‘Junts Pel Sí’, the radical left-wing party ‘CUP’ and the ministers at the Government building in Barcelona
The National Pact for the Referendum doesn't take a position on a unilateral vote
The PNR is to become a “forum for debate” since it represents the broad spectrum of pro-referendum supporters
The National Pact for the Referendum convenes after Spain's 'no'
It includes political parties and organizations that share a commitment to a self-determination vote
“The force we'll use to stop the referendum is the rule of law”
The spokesperson for the Spanish government responds to Puigdemont’s request for clarification on “what kind of force” the state “plans to use against the referendum”
"We are not afraid," says ballot box manufacturer
A possible supplier for the referendum says it is "nonsense" to prosecute the Government for trying to buy ballot boxes
Venice Commission demands referendum to be “in agreement with the Spanish authorities”
The international body takes "great interest" in the situation of Catalonia but warns that any vote should be "carried out in full compliance" with the law
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