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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

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