Catalan ministers tell of life behind bars after 32 days in prison
Josep Rull recalls a public servant telling him “to rot in prison” when he arrived
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Spanish Constitution target of criticism on second day of campaign
All parties but two claim that Spain’s current Carta Magna, which turned 39 on Wednesday, is no longer working
Thousands expected to attend pro-independence rally in Brussels
We answer all your questions about tomorrow's protest in the Belgian capital
Pro-Spain demonstrations held in Barcelona and Brussels
The streets of the Catalan capital were filled with chants of “jail Puigdemont” and “Catalonia is Spain”
Spain has withdrawn the arrest warrant out of fear, Puigdemont says
The Catalan president, now in Belgium, claims Spanish justice wanted to avoid losing extradition case
Sacking government unconstitutional, reports independent advisory council
“It would have been possible to implement less restrictive measures,” the authority states
Freed ministers turn out for first day of campaigning
Released officials back the republic while opposition sees election as “unique opportunity” to end independence process
Spanish Supreme Court withdraws international arrest warrant for Puigdemont
The Catalan president and the four ministers in Belgium, deposed by Madrid, testified Monday in Brussels over their extradition case
Financial support for Catalan digital media threatened by Madrid
There was “no better business” during the past years than launching a website supporting independence, says Spanish government
Spanish police enter Catalan statistics institute searching for referendum information
IDESCAT sources say police officers went to the fourth floor of the building, where the IT department is located
Electoral campaign kicks off with candidates in prison and exile
First event of parties in the December 21 run-up show polarization between pro-independence and unionist blocs, with only one party outside fronts
Puigdemont already in court for extradition hearing
The Catalan president and his ministers in Belgium to testify one day before the electoral campaign starts
EU must oversee election results, says jailed Catalan vice president
President Puigdemont says his candidacy aims to continue ‘road to independence’
December 21 elections ‘round two’ for independence referendum, says Carles Puigdemont
Major parties running in December 21 election hold events just days before campaign officially kicks off
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