Tensions at far-right events in the campaign spotlight
Parties react to weekend clashes between anti-fascists and police as countdown to election enters final week
Parties react to weekend clashes between anti-fascists and police as countdown to election enters final week
Vote will take place, but logistics in question as campaign progresses with candidates struggling to confirm potential government coalitions
Cs welcome the promise, CUP says it should go even futher, while ERC insist on one-on-one debate
Salvador Illa, Spain’s former health minister, has garnered huge public support for the party since announcing his candidacy
4 in 10 Barcelona voters will be sent to new polling stations on February 14
CUP and ERC leaders criticize JxCat candidate choice, under investigation for alleged irregular public contracts
Alliance of groups both for and against independence had been mooted as alternative to pro-indy government
Uncertainty surrounds election over who will be able to form coalitions and who will hold the highest office
Polemic around management of the pandemic center of the discussion
Suffrage depends on country of citizenship, not residence, with few exceptions
Catalan High Court confirms February 14 election date despite Covid-19 concerns
Judges overrule government decree to postpone the vote
A three-way race to win, the impact of Covid-19 on voter turnout, and whether pro-independence parties keep majority and finally reach 50% of votes are main conundrums
Parties hold opening rallies, with judges debating whether should be delayed and prosecutor against postponement
Randomly selected individuals in charge of running polling stations will be tested beforehand