2019

Jailed and exiled leaders win seats, pro-independence camp obtains nearly 50% of vote, Socialists remain strong and far-right flounders

Former president in exile says his seat in European Parliament is part of "winning strategy"

The Catalan aspect of the elections explained as Europe heads to the polls

Former French prime minister says it is not his but Barcelona’s future on the line

Pro-independence Ernest Maragall is hoping to depose progressive rival Ada Colau, who has remained equivocal on the Catalan question

Exiled pro-independence candidates prepare European tour ahead of polls

With experience working in polls all over the world, Scytl, in partnership with Vector, argues for the introduction of electronic voting

Five pro-independence politicians on trial at Supreme Court ask to be allowed to attend Spanish parliament on May 21

Without enough seats for a majority, Pedro Sánchez could turn to left-wing multiparty alliance or unionist Cs party

The furthest left pro-independence candidates hope to be powerful and pledge to be uncompromising

The left-wing sovereigntists, whose top candidates are in prison, have run a campaign based on freedom and influence

The Socialist leader will now attend televised electoral debates, and reminds opposition that insults are not debates

Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo's comments during election debate spark widespread outrage

Conservative candidate threatens Socialists will "forgive" prosecuted pro-independence leaders

Spanish authorities banned campaigning in Madrid prisons holding pro-independence leaders