Why has Catalan president Torra been ousted?
It is the first time ever that the electoral board, and not a court, disqualifies a head of government
It is the first time ever that the electoral board, and not a court, disqualifies a head of government
Spanish authority says decision will come into effect when leader is notified
Rosa María Seoane says court should first ask European Parliament to lift the politicians' immunity
Pro-independence party's National Council votes in favor of ERC-Socialist deal
Warrant also suspended for former minister Comín as politicians deemed to have parliamentary immunity as MEPs
Vice president Aragonès of Esquerra calls on Torra to "defend self-determination together"
Congress speaker sets January 4, 5 and 7 for parliamentary debates to vote on Socialist leader's presidential bid
Trial and conviction of Catalan independence leaders dominated the news agenda in a year also marked by elections, protests and natural disasters
Possible thaw between Catalan and Spanish governments, likely ousting of president, and increasing action on climate emergency among issues expected next year
Catalan leader urges to "recover unity that made the independence referendum possible"
Spanish govt body backs Catalan leader temporarily leaving jail to take up Brussels seat, but wants his suspension
Government spokesperson says negotiations between PSOE and ERC are "ongoing" and affirms "there is no plan B"
The pair were detained in September but Spain's National Court has freed them after “no material contact with explosives” found
Food and family are the key words over the holiday period, when Catalans face two weeks of feasting before they finally get their gifts
Acting spokeswoman adds that former Catalan president in exile still has "charges to answer" in Spain