Council of Europe calls for an investigation into Spain’s police violence on referendum day
The Commissioner for Human Rights states that Spain’s police use of force was "disproportionate" and "unnecessary"
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EU fails to condemn Spanish police violence
European Commission statement says Catalan conflict is an “internal matter” while president Puigdemont calls for international mediation
European Parliament rejects Catalan referendum debate in next plenary session
EPP and S&D groups veto proposal from Greens to discuss October 1 vote so as not “to legitimize an illegal referendum”
Spain's actions to be challenged in European Court of Human Rights
“Violation of fundamental rights” says lawyer of ex-Secretary General of Ministry of Economy, who will take the case to Strasbourg
Organizations urge the EU to suspend Spain’s right of vote if blocks referendum
They denounce a "clear and shameless violation" of the Lisbon Treaty
Refugee relocation scheme in EU has failed says Catalan organization
Only 30% of 120,000 asylum seekers have been relocated since 2015, in what Catalan Refugee Aid Commission is calling a "resounding fraud"
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"
UN independent expert on the promotion of democracy urges Juncker to mediate for Catalonia
Alfred-Maurice De Zayas is “concerned” about the “evidence of violations of fundamental principles of human rights and international law, including the rule of law, and self-determination"
Referendum raids and arrests cause ‘concern’ in Brussels
MEPs from different EU parties condemn action of Spanish police against Catalan executive, though European Commission declines to comment
Former Italian PM demands “return to dialogue” between Catalonia and Spain
Romano Prodi and other high-profile Italian politicians sign manifesto calling for “respect for freedom of expression and democratic principles”
University of Barcelona leads way in organ donation initiative
Project aims to raise awareness and ultimately increase number of donors in EU and neighbouring countries
Juncker says EU Commission would ‘respect’ a 'Yes' vote in Catalonia
European Commission President says an independent Catalonia would not be able to join the EU "on the day after the vote"
MEPs ask Commission to act against Spanish “threats” to Catalan mayors
President Juncker says that in the event Catalonia were independent, it should go through accession negotiations
MEPs urge Spanish government to allow Catalan referendum
Members of the European Parliament from different parties advocate for “immediate” negotiations to avoid "confrontation"
Catalan police in Europol: hot debate lands in Brussels
“A more timely and effective sharing of the information could have saved lives,” EU Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos said