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Puigdemont explains Catalonia’s roadmap towards independence to the international audience at Chatham House
Politics
Puigdemont: “Catalonia would like to follow Scotland’s path, but in Spain there is no one willing to negotiate”
Politics
Puigdemont to do face to face radio show with Salmond on official trip to London
Politics
Spain takes part of the energy poverty Catalan law before the Constitutional Court
Politics
Mas willing to lead a joint candidature for the Spanish elections “if necessary”
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Puigdemont asks Rajoy to “at least hold a binding referendum” in Catalonia
Catalan President Carles Puigdemont travelled to Madrid this Wednesday to hold his first meeting with current Spanish President, Mariano Rajoy, 100 days after he took office. The first point of the 46-point document which the Catalan President handed over to Rajoy calls for “at least” holding a “binding referendum” in Catalonia, as it is amongst democrats’ obligations “to find ways of negotiation and dialogue” in order to respond to the “democratic aspirations of the majority of the citizens”. Puigdemont insisted on the government’s commitment to “turn Catalonia into an independent state” and lamented that he didn’t see in Rajoy any sight nor possibility of reaching an agreement on this matter. The Catalan President also expressed to Rajoy his disconformity regarding the “judicialisation of politics” which has led to the suspension of many laws promoted by the Catalan government and to the summonsing of several public figures, including former Catalan President Artur Mas.
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Puigdemont chooses Brussels for his first official trip abroad
Politics, Society
Brussels applauds Catalonia’s offer to host refugees and calls for Madrid’s support
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Pablo Iglesias reaffirms his commitment to holding a referendum in Catalonia
Politics
CUP urge Puigdemont “to make a clear step towards the rupture” before January
Politics
Puigdemont and Rajoy meet for the first time at tribute to Germanwings tragedy
Society
Matteo Renzi and eight families related to the coach crash victims arrive in Catalonia
Politics
Puigdemont offers Brussels to host 4,500 refugees, Spain criticises “unilateral” action
Politics