Keeping Spanish premier despite his measures against Catalan self-government or supporting one of his main allies in direct rule implementation, at the hands of ERC, PDeCAT and Basque EAJ-PNV
Toni Albà, already investigated for slander, reiterates he “only wanted to make people laugh”
Pedro Sánchez appeals to pro-independence parties in his attempt to oust president Mariano Rajoy
From Belgium, Quim Torra says he is keen to hear Spanish opposition leader’s proposals for Catalonia ahead of vote of no confidence
Who is who in the new Catalan government, including 6 women out of 13 members
Proposals will substitute Catalan leaders either in jail or seeking refuge abroad
Anna Forn places “hope” in European courts to solve issue of deposed officials in prison
Catalan MP in Belgium will stop voting through a delegate in parliament
Rajoy bars appointment of government members in jail or abroad
Rafael Ribó calls for “trial with all guarantees”
Barcelona offers visitors a wide flag landscape on the façades of its buildings
Torra informs Spanish counterpart of legal advice demanding “absent” officials be allowed to take up their posts
Unionist party aims to suspend the appointment of Quim Torra
Spain must allow appointment of ministers in jail and abroad, say Catalan government lawyers
“I won’t allow this parliament to be a playground,” says speaker before suspending plenary session