Irish Prime Minister calls on Madrid to open dialogue with next Catalan government
Leo Varadkar believes it is “only solution” to ongoing political crisis
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European Parliament orders Barcelona office to use Spanish
An MEP complained that Catalan was the only language used in the office’s corporate image and signage
Estonia “forgot” Catalonia during EU presidency, says Irish MEP
Luke Ming Flanagan: “You have done well with independence, why stop Catalonia doing the same?”
European Parliament urged to tackle referendum day violence
The chamber’s Committee on Petitions receives around 40 citizens requests about the political situation in Catalonia
Catalan leaders' imprisonment 'unique situation in Europe,' says MEP
Renate Weber, former ad hoc judge for the Human Rights Court, urges Spain to negotiate with pro-independence parties
Imprisonment of Catalan leaders ‘unique situation in Europe,’ says former ad hoc judge for Human Rights court
MEP Renate Weber urges Spain to negotiate with pro-independence parties, stating that judicial means won’t necessarily solve political problems
Brussels urged to reopen Spanish natural gas plant case
Catalan MEP calls on European institutions to re-investigate the case following Spanish court ruling
Europe should urge Spain to start dialogue on Catalonia, say MEPs
European Parliament members demand the release of imprisoned pro-independence leaders following their victory in election
Around 100 MPs from across Europe urge Spain to dialogue with new Catalan government
In joint statement, politicians from countries such as UK, Belgium, and Ireland, call on Madrid to cease “use of force”
MEPs denied from visiting Catalan leaders in jail
Seven members of four different European Parliament parties gather at the entrance of the prison in Madrid where pro-independence leaders are held
Around 30 MEPs demand release of Catalan “political and social leaders”
Representatives from different European Parliament groups urge EU to mediate in Catalonia to ensure that the fundamental values are respected
China brings up Catalan situation in a meeting with EU
The Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of China met with European Parliament representatives in Strasbourg
MEPs across political spectrum condemn Spain for having 'political prisoners'
Asking citizens is necessary, says European People's Party representative Franc Bogovic
Dilma Rousseff condemns the imprisonment of Catalan officials as ‘not a good idea’
The former president of Brazil defends the right to self-determination when done ‘with respect to democracy’
EU Council president advocates for “dialogue” and against “violence” before Spanish king
Donald Tusk noted that dialogue "is always better than conflict"