ERC to decide on Jan 2 if it helps Pedro Sánchez stay in power in Spain
Congress speaker sets January 4, 5 and 7 for parliamentary debates to vote on Socialist leader's presidential bid
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
CDR activists will have to pay €5,000 and comply with conditions
Former president says he is "absolutely" sure he will attend January 13 plenary session after EU court annuls decision preventing him from taking up his seat
Decision affecting MEPs-elect comes after EU court ruling on Oriol Junqueras' immunity
Unionists call on head of government to "step aside" after high court bars him from office for defying electoral authority order
Two law professors shed light on the decision of the European Court of Justice confirming immunity of jailed Catalan leader
Supreme Court will "examine" EU court ruling on leader's immunity and give sides 5 days to have their say