Catalan government shake-up in readiness for Oct 1 vote
President Puigdemont reshuffles cabinet with Presidency, Home Affairs and Education ministers ‘stepping aside’ in what Spanish President Rajoy calls a ‘purge’
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'Any veto on the Catalan economy would go against Spain's own interest' says MEP Tremosa
Former president Artur Mas, MEP Ramon Tremosa and Princeton political science professor Carles Boix discuss the October 1 vote in English ‘to inform Catalonia’s community of foreigners’
The Catalan government replaces ministers in preparation of the 1-Oct vote
The Catalan president replaces the ministers of the Presidency, Home Affairs and Education
Spanish Guardia Civil demanding referendum event documents from TNC
JxSí president Turull calls police visit to national theater ‘outrageous’ while PPC leader Albiol calls it ‘normal’ when faced with ‘political coup’
Vice presidency and foreign affairs to acquire ballot boxes for Oct 1 vote
Junqueras and Romeva charged with purchase while opposition accuses Catalan government of shifting blame for referendum in lively chamber debate
APF head hails Catalonia’s ‘democratic strategy’
President of French-speaking parliamentary assembly, Jacques Chagnon, calls Catalans ‘big enough and serious enough to make their own decisions’
High Court rejects Catalan minister’s appeal and admits suit over purchase of ballot boxes
Catalonia’s top court upholds Prosecutor’s charges against Borràs and Esteve arguing need for investigation into evidence of criminal activity
Barcelona mayor confirms support for October 1 vote
Ada Colau vows to facilitate turnout for referendum while opposition reminds her of ‘legal responsibilities’
Parliament to defend sovereignty if Spain suspends autonomy
President of the Catalan Parliament assures deputies will defend their freedom of expression and initiative as representatives of Catalan citizens
Spanish president dismisses Catalan independence vote as 'authoritarian delusions'
Rajoy insists October 1 vote will not take place while vice president warns courts can freeze referendum bill in 24 hours
Details about referendum on independence announced in a show of force by Catalan government
President Puigdemont claims that citizens will vote and “no action by Spain will stop it”
Referendum law based on international treaties justifies unilateral action
Independence vote receives broad municipal support despite Spain's opposition
German CDU think tank urges solving of Catalan issue before ‘it’s too late’
Konrad Adenauer Foundation openly criticizes the People’s Party for not offering political solution to Catalan question
Catalan independence 'no threat' to foreign investment
Head of government’s German delegation tells Catalan News that figures show investor confidence in Catalonia abroad, but warns no state will speak up for independence without tangible results
Catalan government insists there will be ballot boxes for independence referendum
Executive pledges to resist Spanish pressure and explore other legal avenues to provide polling stations with means to vote on October 1 after accreditation process declared null