EU court rejects final appeal of independence leader Junqueras to see MEP status returned
Politician gained seat after 2019 EU election but got it stripped due to his conviction for 2017 referendum
December 22, 2022 11:43 AM
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Spain's Constitutional Court halts judiciary reform law proposed by congress, a first in history
Catalan president believes judges' decision is similar to the one taken in the past regarding Catalonia's independence push
December 20, 2022 09:50 AM
New trial of 2017 Catalan parliament bureau members to start on March 14
Lack of impartiality from two judges forced case to be repeated
December 20, 2022 11:54 AM
Mayor since 1979 and eyeing up a 12th term in office
Pere Moradell has won every single local election in Torroella de Fluvià ever since the return to democracy
December 18, 2022 09:03 AM
Spanish PM: Catalonia's independence push 'is over'
It "has not finished," Catalan leader counters as relationship next issue to tackle
December 16, 2022 04:42 PM
Congress approves criminal code reform amid Constitutional Court appeal controversy
Sedition replaced with aggravated public disorder and misuse of public funds modified
December 15, 2022 06:31 PM
Criminal Code reform: the changes explained
Sedition will be repealed, misuse of public funds modified, and illicit enrichment introduced
December 14, 2022 07:48 PM
2023 budget deal one step closer after government reaches deal with En Comú Podem
Government still looking for further support for bill to be approved by lawmakers
December 14, 2022 01:40 PM
Would 2017 independence vote be a crime under revamped criminal code?
Parties involved in deals to reform sedition and misuse of funds disagree on interpretation
December 13, 2022 08:09 PM
Solemn plenary session in Parliament to mark 90th anniversary of modern chamber
Former Catalan presidents and speakers attend event to honor institution that was banned during four-decade Franco regime
December 13, 2022 08:42 PM
Former Barcelona mayor Xavier Trias announces he will run for office again
Junts candidate held mayorship with Convergència party between 2011-2015 before being succeeded by Ada Colau
December 12, 2022 10:24 PM
ERC's new independence referendum proposal 'will not take place', Spanish government says
Governing Catalan party wants new self-determination vote needing 55% yes to pass
December 13, 2022 04:44 PM
ERC target new independence referendum needing 55% yes vote to pass
Governing Catalan party wants to "negotiate" agreed vote with Spain that needs at least 50% participation to be valid
December 12, 2022 06:10 PM
ERC and Socialists agree to modify crime of misuse of funds in criminal code
Penalties to be lowered when there is no personal or third-party enrichment
December 12, 2022 07:05 PM
Green hydrogen pipeline between Barcelona and Marseille to cost €2.5bn
Spain, France and Portugal will present H2Med project to Brussels before December 15 deadline to access European funds
December 11, 2022 12:09 PM
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