The two main Spanish parties agree to set up commission for Constitutional reform
Agreement reached between Spanish president Mariano Rajoy and leader of the opposition Pedro Sánchez one day after Carles Puigdemont’s speech in parliament
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Spanish stock market rallies after Catalonia suspends independence declaration
European markets also recovered on Wednesday, as fears over political crisis momentarily subside
Pro-independence parties sign declaration of independence
The document constitutes “the Catalan republic as an independent state” and urges international mediation
Thousands gather in anticipation of Puigdemont's crucial speech
Pro-independence supporters await Catalan president's key speech amidst uncertainties of whether he will declare independence or not
Madrid prepares for possible independence declaration
Spanish prosecutor has said it will do whatever it takes, and is even considering charges of rebellion, an offence punishable by 15 to 25 years in prison
Catalan MPs take plenary suspension to European Court of Human Rights
Members warn the Constitutional Court's decision to prohibit Parliament from meeting "seriously" violates fundamental rights
Pharmaceutical giant Grifols may move headquarters out of Barcelona
Although the company has “no plans” to leave Catalonia, if politics affects business it will have to take "necessary measures"
The Elders NGO, chaired by Kofi Annan, voices concern at violence in Catalonia
The independent peace activism organization calls for peaceful resolution through dialogue
Hundreds of thousands march in Barcelona against Catalan independence
The demonstrators support Spanish unity and include representation from various political parties
CUP calls for declaration of independence on Tuesday
Far-left party says Catalan president’s appearance in Parliament on October 10 is “historic opportunity” to announce secession
Spanish government representative apologizes for referendum violence
Carles Puigdemont and Generalitat also to blame for provoking situation, according to Spanish delegate in Catalonia
Puigdemont requests to appear in parliament on Tuesday
The Catalan president wants to discuss “the current political situation” as foreign minister declares plenary session will be held regardless of Court ban
Switzerland willing to mediate between Catalonia and Spain
The government of the Alpine country is in contact with both parties, according to Swiss radio broadcaster RTS
Spanish police used “excessive and disproportionate” force on Sunday, says Amnesty International
The human rights NGO calls for an urgent, “thorough, and immediate” investigation
Spanish king takes on the Catalan government and makes no call for dialogue
Felipe says that authorities in Catalonia are “fracturing” society, but makes no comment on the police violence