independence

The Spanish government sent Guardia Civil agents to cover security checkpoints amid harsh criticism

The conflict between Catalonia and Spain explained on the front page of the Danish newspaper ‘Politiken’

Spanish president says the bill is “absolutely illegal” and dismisses it as a blow to democracy

ANC, Òmnium, ERC, PDeCAT, CUP and Súmate among organizations presenting the push to choose independence on October 1

Catalan president says international support for the referendum on independence is key, and can be won with a clear message on October 1

Guardia Civil also questions the spokesperson of a cross-party civil society group that collected signatures in favor of an agreed referendum

Presidency secretary general and managing director of citizen information asked to give witness statements to the police for investigation into October 1 vote

Reactions across the political spectrum to Puigdemont’s insistence in Le Figaro that he will not comply if Constitutional Court bars him from office

The Spanish government's spokesman Méndez de Vigo announces weekly expense supervision to track the funds

62.4% would vote Yes and 37.6% against independence in the referendum planned for October 1

Auditor’s court admits complaint on illegal use of public funds that could cost banned officials €5m, while Catalan executive insists independence process is ‘unstoppable’

Vice president and foreign affairs minister formally request transfer of powers to their departments for purchase of ballot boxes for October 1 vote

Provocative street poster initiative aims to remind public of “origin of Spanish institutions” on 81st anniversary of fascist dictator’s coup

Mossos d’Esquadra director expresses confidence in force while internal sources and Spanish government suggest resignation is due to political reasons

MEP Tremosa tells Catalan News that ‘in Brussels it's very difficult to justify denying not only a referendum but also political dialogue’