15 MEPs denounce Spain’s “misuse” of European arrest warrant to EU
They criticize its “opportunistic” application and ask the Commissioner for Justice how to avoid its use “at will”
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Yellow ribbons and October 1 ballot box placed outside European Commission in symbolic protest
On Saturday night, pro-independence activists also tied an ‘estelada’ flag outside the EU building
Brussels urged to reopen Spanish natural gas plant case
Catalan MEP calls on European institutions to re-investigate the case following Spanish court ruling
Brussels rules out European Arrest Warrant reform suggested by Spain
No need to introduce changes asked for by Spanish government, confirms European justice commissioner
Far-right demonstration takes place in front of pro-independence party headquarters
Electoral Commission under fire as it bans elderly protest but allows far-right group gathering and Ombudsman starts inquiry
Spanish academics deny accusations of State repression in open letter to EU
In response to letter criticizing Spain's "violation of rule of law" 300 signatories justify Madrid's actions against independence process, including imprisonment of pro-independence leaders
Normality should be restored after December 21 elections, says Juncker
The European Commission president expresses full support to Rajoy's measures but states that "use of force" should be avoided
European Commission has “nothing” to say on jailed Catalan ministers
Brussels reiterates “full respect for constitution” but other European leaders speak out and condemn dismissed Catalan ministers’ imprisonment
EU says suspension of Catalan self-rule ‘within the constitutional order’
European Commission spokesman reiterates support in Brussels for “the constitutional and legal arrangements of Spain”
EU Council president advocates for “dialogue” and against “violence” before Spanish king
Donald Tusk noted that dialogue "is always better than conflict"
European Commission says imprisonment of pro-independence leaders is “an internal matter of Spain”
Spokesman Alexander Winterstein refuses to comment on the arrest or "its implications"
Brussels green lights Atlantia’s bid for Abertis
EU approves Italian group’s takeover of toll road operator with Spanish ACS construction firm due to present rival bid
Juncker says EU mediation on Catalonia impossible “if only one side asks” for it
European Commission president admits he is “deeply concerned”
EU fails to condemn Spanish police violence
European Commission statement says Catalan conflict is an “internal matter” while president Puigdemont calls for international mediation
Brussels on blocked pro-indy websites: “Judges have ordered this”
EC spokesman refuses to link these measures to freedom of speech violations, rejecting comparisons "to Turkey"