Puigdemont refrains from attending Strasbourg plenary to avoid potential arrest
Stripped of immunity, former Catalan president complains of "ambiguous" EU Parliament response
July 10, 2023 11:06 AM
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Who manages trains in Catalonia and why is it an election issue?
Persistent problems cause regular commuter chaos, but liberalization of rail network spells change for operator
July 9, 2023 11:25 AM
From riots to a thaw: how Catalonia shaped the past four years in Spanish politics
First coalition cabinet in Spain faced Covid and inflation this term, and held talks on political conflict but without outcome
July 8, 2023 11:20 AM
Who can and cannot vote in Spanish elections: first-time voter after 18 years living in Catalonia
16.3% of Catalan population are foreign residents, only 181,581 of these can vote
July 7, 2023 01:52 PM
Catalan president calls on defending rights and freedoms at Spanish election
Pere Aragonès pushes for large "mobilization" against "reactionary wave"
July 7, 2023 02:50 PM
Spanish election campaign starts amid debate between pro-independence parties
Country to decide between left-wing or right-wing government on July 23 ballot
July 7, 2023 12:01 AM
Puigdemont claims Socialists offered him pardon if he surrendered to Spanish authorities
After losing immunity, Puigdemont says he would run in next European elections 'as of today'
July 6, 2023 11:35 AM
Mail-in votes expected to surpass 2 million in July Spanish election
Workloads in post offices rise since applications opened
July 6, 2023 09:13 AM
Puigdemont says a potential return to Catalonia is unaffected by EGC ruling
Exiled independence leaders make case for defending fundamental rights with appeal to higher court
July 5, 2023 12:41 PM
Pro-independence figures praise Puigdemont's role in 2017 referendum after EGC ruling
President Aragonès shows "support from myself and the Catalan government"
July 5, 2023 01:34 PM
Unionists celebrate Puigdemont losing immunity after EU Court ruling
"Puigdemont must now present himself before the Spanish courts," Spanish minister says
July 5, 2023 11:15 AM
Socialists to win Spanish election in Catalonia with double Esquerra's results, says CEO poll
Catalan parliament vote would see tie between both left-wing parties
July 5, 2023 01:41 PM
Puigdemont loses parliamentary immunity following European court ruling
Independence leaders can still appeal decision, with result likely out in early 2024
July 5, 2023 09:43 AM
Independence referendum leaders in exile: a timeline
After the 2017 vote to split from Spain, former Catalan president and ministers have fought their case in Europe
July 4, 2023 06:10 PM
Catalonia demands explanations after Europol report calls independence movement 'potentially terrorist'
Catalan interior minister Elena expresses indignation in letter to Spanish counterpart Marlaska and demands he takes responsibility
July 4, 2023 06:43 PM
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