Catalonia to take part in White House Summit for Democracy event
Foreign minister visits America and Mexico to commemorate 50th anniversary of cellist Casals' famed UN speech
December 9, 2021 11:10 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Catalan president calls Spanish Constitution 'obsolete' on 43rd anniversary of ratification
Insufficient support to amend text as Congress marks date without pro-independence parties
December 6, 2021 02:19 PM
Prosecutors seek disqualification for former parliament bureau members over disobedience case
1 year and 8 months requested for former speaker Torrent and others for allowing votes on self-determination and against monarchy
December 2, 2021 01:46 PM
6% minority language quota will not affect Netflix, HBO or Amazon Prime
Spanish cabinet bill, which only affects companies headquartered in Spain, stems from ERC-Socialist budget deal
November 30, 2021 08:20 PM
Puigdemont calls on Spain's Supreme Court to officially state extradition warrant has been suspended
EU court says ex-president and two other MEPs cannot be arrested or sent back to Spain for now
November 30, 2021 12:33 PM
EU court provisionally denies immunity to Puigdemont but says he should not be arrested
After detention in Sardinia, former president requested privileges to be returned while appeal on his immunity waiver is discussed
November 26, 2021 12:36 PM
Spanish budget passes in Congress with support from pro-independence parties
Biggest Catalan parties in favour of split with Spain divided over whether or not to lend their support to the spending plan
November 25, 2021 04:00 PM
Spanish government urged not to execute ruling on language minimums in schools
Supreme Court rejected appeal on Tuesday confirming that 25% of educational instruction must be given in Spanish
November 24, 2021 03:22 PM
Catalan quota for streaming platforms of up to 6%: deal to pass Spain's 2022 budget
Commuter train network oversight and increased investment agreed between pro-independence Esquerra and Spanish government
November 23, 2021 01:53 PM
Outcry as People's Party leader attends Franco anniversary mass 'without being aware'
Pablo Casado avoids questions on topic, Franco Foundation "appreciates" his attendance at service in Granada
November 23, 2021 11:47 AM
2022 budget continues path in parliament after lone anti-austerity party support
Complete amendment to spending plan motion fails after deal with opposition force despite discrepancies within cabinet
November 22, 2021 07:46 PM
Government reaches deal with left-wing party for approval of budget
Anti-austerity En Comú Podem will allow spending plan to move forward despite discrepancies within cabinet
November 22, 2021 01:01 PM
Pro-independence MP on trial for disobedience over yellow ribbons
CUP's Pau Juvillà faces 8-month disqualification from public office
November 22, 2021 09:39 AM
Government in crisis over 2022 budget with partners divided on strategy ahead
ERC seeking support for spending plan but JxCat reject talks with parties not explicitly in favour of independence
November 21, 2021 11:08 PM
CUP maintains complete amendment motion stance against budget bill
Pro-independence government partners now need support from unionist or non-aligned opposition to pass spending plan
November 20, 2021 02:30 PM
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