Catalan parliament to hold constitutive session on January 17
Spanish president urges the next Catalan government "not to put Spanish constitutional order to the test"
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Catalan Parliament agrees to appeal Article 155 in Spain’s Constitutional Court
Pro-independence coalition JxSí and CSQP vote in favor of the proposal, while unionist parties vote against it
Europe should urge Spain to start dialogue on Catalonia, say MEPs
European Parliament members demand the release of imprisoned pro-independence leaders following their victory in election
Around 100 MPs from across Europe urge Spain to dialogue with new Catalan government
In joint statement, politicians from countries such as UK, Belgium, and Ireland, call on Madrid to cease “use of force”
MEPs denied from visiting Catalan leaders in jail
Seven members of four different European Parliament parties gather at the entrance of the prison in Madrid where pro-independence leaders are held
Around 30 MEPs demand release of Catalan “political and social leaders”
Representatives from different European Parliament groups urge EU to mediate in Catalonia to ensure that the fundamental values are respected
China brings up Catalan situation in a meeting with EU
The Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of China met with European Parliament representatives in Strasbourg
MEPs across political spectrum condemn Spain for having 'political prisoners'
Asking citizens is necessary, says European People's Party representative Franc Bogovic
Dilma Rousseff condemns the imprisonment of Catalan officials as ‘not a good idea’
The former president of Brazil defends the right to self-determination when done ‘with respect to democracy’
Catalan Parliament bureau members’ hearing at the Supreme Court underway
They are accused of rebellion, sedition and misappropriation of public funds, like the eight deposed ministers already in jail
Hearing for Catalan Parliament bureau postponed, police surveillance ordered
Supreme Court sets November 9 as new date after defense lawyers claim that they did not have enough time to prepare
Members of Parliament Bureau summoned to testify before Supreme Court
They confirmed they will testify in Madrid after meeting at parliament on the bank holiday
Catalan Parliament declares independence
Resolution declaring independent Catalan republic passed with 70 votes in favor, 10 against and 2 abstentions
Independence declaration and direct rule set to clash
Catalan Parliament and Spanish Senate expected to hold contradictory votes at the same time
Thousands march in student protest throughout Catalonia
The demonstrations rejected the possibility of snap elections, denounced implementation of Article 155, and demanded the release of the imprisoned civil society leaders