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Spanish president says they can only talk about issues "within the law"

European political parties of PP and PSOE cast "doubts" on Quim Torra's "fitness for the job"

The 130th and 131st presidents of Catalonia will follow their meeting with a joint news conference

Almost five months since December election, pro-independence majority sees head of government elected

Presidential candidate says that “for the Spanish and Catalan people freedom means republic”

Parties against independence challenge Quim Torra’s bid for office

Parties against independence challenge Quim Torra’s bid for office

JxCat presidential candidate falls short of overall majority as CUP abstains

Spanish government says Torra's speech shows "little willingness for dialogue" and warns that it will keep an eye on him to avoid "any illegal acts"

Pro-independence party could vote against the candidate

Quim Torra urges Spain to open dialogue with the Catalan government and asks Juncker for mediation

JxCat presidential candidate to make speech before other parties respond and vote is called

After four previous blocked attempts to swear in head of government, new candidate Quim Torra has received no opposition from Spain

Survey also predicts that parties in favor of leaving Spain would keep hold of chamber majority if there was a new election

Speaker confirms JxCat MP as presidential candidate after consulting Catalonia’s political parties