Socialist becomes Spain's congressional speaker thanks to votes of pro-independence MPs
Catalan, Basque, and Galician allowed in chamber as government requests use in EU
August 17, 2023 11:15 AM
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Parliament speaker defends 'right to self-determination' from Westminster
Laura Borràs travels to London to "strengthen bonds of friendship" with UK MPs
November 8, 2021 05:09 PM
Spanish elections and Catalonia: is the issue of independence still relevant?
From staunchly unionist to staunchly pro-independence, find out what each party has to say
July 20, 2023 08:11 AM
King Felipe VI invites People's Party to attempt to form government
Speaker yet to announce date of investiture vote as conservatives scramble for support
August 22, 2023 08:32 PM
Debate on conservative attempt to form Spanish government on September 26 and 27
People's Party eyes Basque nationalists and pro-independence Junts for support
August 23, 2023 11:19 AM
Puigdemont attends event in France despite concerns over parliamentary immunity
Former president takes part in commemoration of 50th anniversary of cellist Pau Casals' death
August 21, 2023 12:53 PM
Catalan president calls for pro-indy unity as king set to consult parties on new government
Neither Esquerra nor Junts will meet with Felipe VI next week
August 18, 2023 03:36 PM
Last-minute Junts-Socialist deal paves way for left-wing speaker in Madrid
Agreement allows use of Catalan in Congress and investigation into deep state and terrorism
August 17, 2023 09:07 AM
Constitutional Court rejects Puigdemont's appeal against Spanish arrest warrant
MEP and Catalan president at time of independence referendum recently lost parliamentary immunity
August 9, 2023 01:42 PM
Catalan language is still far from becoming official in European Parliament
Request made over a year ago after deal between Catalan and Spanish governments
August 3, 2023 01:05 PM
Catalan independence referendum would solve current political stalemate, Aragonès says
President demands Sánchez "moves" in order to be reelected as Spanish prime minister
August 1, 2023 05:42 PM
Votes from Spaniards abroad see Socialists lose a seat to conservatives in hung parliament
Left-wing party depends on pro-independence Junts to remain in power
July 29, 2023 11:06 AM
Puigdemont says his party, key to Spain's political future, will not fall for 'blackmail'
Socialists lose seat to People's Party after votes from Spaniards abroad counted
July 29, 2023 07:44 PM
Spain will not issue arrest warrant for Puigdemont until European decision on immunity
Former president has until September 15 to lodge appeal that could temporarily restore status
July 27, 2023 12:53 PM
Pro-independence parties pledge 'common front' in post-election talks with Socialists
Far-right will "not stand in way" of People's Party if some Socialists back Feijóo
July 26, 2023 05:13 PM
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