Preparation for Catalan-Spanish dialogue table advances
The date is set, but who will form the Catalan delegation and the contents of the first meeting are yet to be set
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Spanish prosecutors appeal against pro-independence leaders being given prison leave
It’s argued that the jailed politicians and activists are enjoying “covert low level” prison status
Negotiation table between Spanish and Catalan governments to begin Wednesday, February 26
Pedro Sánchez accepted this date to begin talks after Quim Torra rejected the Spanish leader's proposal of next Monday
Spanish government proposes launching negotiation table next Monday
Quim Torra laments "unilateral" date for the talks, insisting the dates must be agreed upon together
'Guaranteeing success' more important than rushing to start talks says Catalan government
Spanish government says talks will start next week, while EU parliament president welcomes Catalan-Spanish dialogue
Different takes on importance of mediator in Spain-Catalonia talks within independence camp
JxCat spokesperson says presence of figure is an "obligation" while ERC avoids making issue a red line
Catalan minister: 'We cannot allow Sánchez to block dialogue on the conflict with the Bilateral Committee'
Foreign minister Bosch backs coalition "agreement" between pro-independence parties after election
Barcelona court orders council to remove yellow ribbons from official buildings
Judge says symbols in support of jailed independence leaders are "partisan" and infringe principle of neutrality
More jailed pro-independence leaders granted daytime prison leave
Quim Forn and Dolors Bassa have been given permission to work and to care for a family member
JxCat spokesperson accuses ERC of being ‘passive accomplice’ to Torra’s situation in parliament
Pro-independence parties at odds over how to deal with Spain’s Supreme Court ruling on Catalan president
Carme Forcadell granted permission to leave prison three days a week
The former parliament speaker will be allowed to do charity work and to take care of a family member
Sánchez calls for 'dialogue' and 'agreement' with Catalonia
Spanish president asks opposition PP party to be "brave" and to avoid "extremist positions"
Clara Ponsatí vows to 'work intensely in defense of independence' on first day as MEP
Exiled former minister will face EU parliament vote on whether to lift her immunity, along with Puigdemont
Should a mediator take part in the Catalan-Spanish government talks?
Madrid reluctant to include rapporteur, with part of pro-independence camp pushing for it
From politics to prison: former minister's new life in jail
Catalan News goes to Lledoners prison to visit Raül Romeva, who is serving 12 years for his role in the 2017 independence bid