Politics

King of Spain criticises attempts to “divide Spanish citizens” in veiled reference to Catalan pro-independence movement

Some investigations refer to Catalan government’s institutional campaign inviting citizens resident abroad to register on external electoral roll

Head of government’s German delegation tells Catalan News that figures show investor confidence in Catalonia abroad, but warns no state will speak up for independence without tangible results

Executive pledges to resist Spanish pressure and explore other legal avenues to provide polling stations with means to vote on October 1 after accreditation process declared null

Villarejo implies that the head of Spanish police was under the instruction of the Spanish Vice President in order to investigate Catalan pro-independence leaders

"The best outcome for Spain would be to permit the referendum, and for Catalan voters to reject independence" says newspaper NYT editorial

German Socialist Bernhard von Grünberg says Europe cannot look away while Spain reverts to authoritarianism

Spanish president dismisses opposition proposal arguing the Constitution only includes "nationalities and regions"

The Catalan government will launch a website and hold more than 200 events throughout the country to explain the legal framework behind the vote 

Government vows to go ahead with acquisition claiming it is legal

Núria Parlon warns that an independence referendum is "not the right solution" to the Catalan question

Foreign affairs minister praises country’s willingness for reinvention at Priorat meeting with foreign diplomats

Some 62% of Podemos voters and third of ‘No’ voters would take part in 1 October vote despite prohibition of Spanish government

The town of Moutier decided to transfer from Bern to Jura in a peaceful decision respected by both parts

Puigdemont writes the President of the Spanish Parliament asking for a date to present his independence vote plans before the chamber