independence

Main pro-independence groups call candle-lit demos outside Spanish government delegations in major cities

People's Party calls on acting Spanish president to "guarantee order in Catalonia" as party HQs daubed with swastikas

A chronological account of the protests and political reactions following the announcement of the prison sentences for Catalan leaders

Follow the latest developments as pro-independence supporters take to the streets in response to the conviction of the movement’s leaders

Pere Aragonès claims imprisonment of independence leaders and shooting of Lluís Companys in 1940 were both for "political reasons"

Following the 2017 referendum verdict, independence leaders cannot run in the November 10 general election

Following Monday's hearing, European Court of Justice must now decide if jailed former vice president enjoys parliamentary immunity as elected MEP

Flights canceled and roads cut as thousands of pro-independence activists try to block major infrastructure in Catalonia

Spain's Supreme Court announces verdict for political leaders and activists behind 2017 independence bid

Supreme Court releases European Arrest Warrant for Catalan ex-president as pro-independence leaders get prison sentences for sedition

Response believes consequences for “explicit attempt to break constitutional order” to be justified

Pedro Sánchez calls for a "new era" and says that "coexistence needs to be restored in Catalonia"

Parties and organizations in favor of splitting from Spain call for people to respond "in the streets and at the ballot box"

FC Barcelona, NGO founder Òscar Camps and trade unions are among those to lambast the ruling

The protests have already caused delays and cancellations at El-Prat