Politics

Laura Vilagrà calls Junts-Socialists agreement "very diffuse pact"

EU Council presidency asks Spain to come up with alternative proposal

Transfer of control agreed as part of package of measures between Junts and Spanish government 

Spain's housing ministry will publish reference index for areas affected after months of delay

Catalan pro-independence party abstained in vote after hours of urgent negotiations

Catalan territory minister held 'very fruitful' meeting with Spanish transport minister on Wednesday

Catalan parties warn of danger of wanting to outlaw political groups

Catalan government says incentives for firms to return would not be "appropriate" and would "penalize those that remained" 

Measure aimed at avoiding 'collapse' of hospitals during uptick of respiratory viruses

Spanish territory minister insists on no change in ‘coherent and forceful’ position

Conservative People's Party propose dissolving organizations that promote illegal referendums

Spanish government accuses conservatives of "deceiving" citizens for not explaining discussions

PSC spokesperson says they will not negotiate 'until 2023 agreements are largely fulfilled'

Part of new plan is to introduce 'care coordinators' to reduce waiting lists

Taxis, tolls, public transport will all see rates rise next year, while water and electricity bills will also likely go up