'New York Times' defends independence referendum in Catalonia
"The best outcome for Spain would be to permit the referendum, and for Catalan voters to reject independence" says newspaper NYT editorial
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Longtime German MP urges Europe to intervene in the Catalan question
German Socialist Bernhard von Grünberg says Europe cannot look away while Spain reverts to authoritarianism
Rajoy rejects defining Spain as ‘plurinational’
Spanish president dismisses opposition proposal arguing the Constitution only includes "nationalities and regions"
Local Socialist leader says Catalonia 'has no right to self-determination '
Núria Parlon warns that an independence referendum is "not the right solution" to the Catalan question
Catalan president praises “exemplary” referendum in Swiss canton shift
The town of Moutier decided to transfer from Bern to Jura in a peaceful decision respected by both parts
Catalan President suggests “necessary” referendum debate in Congress
Puigdemont writes the President of the Spanish Parliament asking for a date to present his independence vote plans before the chamber
Catalan Tax Agency strengthened in preparation for independence
The Commission for Economic Affairs adopts the draft law that could set the basis for a Catalan fiscal system separate from Spain's
Pep Guardiola calls on the international community to support the Catalan referendum
The Manchester City coach asks democrats worldwide to help defend civil rights in Catalonia in front of 30,000 in a rally in Barcelona
Sued MP before the court: “I’m not pro-independence, I’m just a democrat”
Nuet is accused of disobedience and perversion of justice for allowing a debate on independence
Independence Referendum decree to be approved “at the beginning of September”
Puigdemont offers to explain referendum plan in Congress, Madrid says 'no'
Catalonia to hold self-determination referendum on October 1, 2017
Puigdemont announced the date and question of the vote flanked by Vice President Oriol Junqueras and the rest of his government
Experts say Catalan question must be faced to “avoid another front of instability” in Europe
Three organizations of journalists, lawyers and economists from Catalonia publish a statement in favor of an independence referendum
EC vice president discusses “difficult” Catalan situation with socialist leader
The First Secretary of the Catalan socialists, Miquel Iceta, met with Frans Timmermans in Brussels to discuss Catalan issues
Referendum date and question to be announced on Friday
They will be accompanied by governing cross-party pro-independence ‘Junts Pel Sí’, the radical left-wing party ‘CUP’ and the ministers at the Government building in Barcelona
The National Pact for the Referendum doesn't take a position on a unilateral vote
The PNR is to become a “forum for debate” since it represents the broad spectrum of pro-referendum supporters