First solo government of Esquerra Republicana since 1934 appointed
Left-wing pro-independence party will face many challenges including ruling with a minority in parliament
October 11, 2022 09:57 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Socialists and People's Party make 'last attempt' at appointing new judiciary head
President of the General Council of the Judiciary resigned on Sunday, years after mandate was officially supposed to end
October 10, 2022 10:12 PM
New government 'politically and democratically illegitimate,' says opposition
Cabinet formed with ministers named only by Esquerra Republicana "needs to be voted in Parliament or elections"
October 10, 2022 11:01 AM
Catalan president backs consensus for referendum in new ministers picks
Most new department heads have pro-independence backgrounds, but two have histories not strictly in favor of splitting with Spain
October 9, 2022 09:02 PM
New ministers named as ERC look to govern alone following Junts rupture
10 years of collaboration among main pro-independence parties ended on Friday when members of JxCat opted to end coalition
October 9, 2022 07:30 PM
Why the Catalan coalition government collapsed after just 500 days
Different strategies towards independence end ten years of cooperation between two main sides of movement
October 7, 2022 10:58 PM
Government collapse, what comes next? No snap election, likely all-Esquerra cabinet
President to reshuffle executive "to last rest of term" but is now only supported by 33 MPs out of 135
October 7, 2022 10:12 PM
Junior partner Junts leaves Catalan government
55.73% of members vote to exit cabinet while only 42.39% chose to remain
October 7, 2022 05:22 PM
'Suicide,' 'new opportunity,' 'at a crossroad': opposition react to Junts' cabinet exit
Socialists call extraordinary meeting for Monday, while ERC consider governing solo
October 7, 2022 08:19 PM
Ex-parliament speaker on trial for disobedience says 'no debate should be prohibited' in chamber
Four former bureau members face up to 20-month disqualifications and €30,000 fines
October 7, 2022 07:25 PM
€13,500 fine but no disqualification for MP who rejected to answer far-right prosecutors in trial
Eulàlia Reguant declined Vox's cross-examination as a witness in 2017 referendum proceedings in Supreme Court
October 7, 2022 01:58 PM
Catalan politics holds breath ahead of uncertain Junts internal vote to stay in cabinet
Decision of junior coalition partner members to be announced on Friday after high turnout
October 7, 2022 12:57 PM
New paid miscarriage leave for public sector workers
Women with painful periods or severe menopause symptoms will also be able to take time off
October 6, 2022 08:40 PM
President welcomes EU Agencies Network directors to Barcelona: 'Catalonia is your best ally'
Annual meeting held in Catalan capital due to Barcelona-based Fusion For Energy presidency
October 6, 2022 07:54 PM
Trial of former parliament bureau goes ahead despite one defendant's refusal to attend
Politician slams "sham" to "prevent will to overthrow criminal monarchy and establish Catalan Republic"
October 6, 2022 01:32 PM
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