State of alarm extended until June 7
Prolongation passes after initial uncertainty when pro-independence parties said they would vote No
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France casts doubt on Spain’s 14-day obligatory quarantine for visitors
Macron believes measure is not “the most effective or realistic,” while French Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona “flatly” rejects it
Talks underway to recognize Catalan president as competent authority during state of alarm
Pro-independence JxCat would abstain in upcoming vote on extension in exchange for more powers for Quim Torra
Spanish president to ask for 'last' month-long extension to state of alarm
Pedro Sánchez says regional governments will "regain their full decision-making capacity"
Spanish government considering one-month extension to state of alarm
Pedro Sánchez looking for support after only managing to pass latest prolongation at the eleventh hour
State of alarm in Spain extended to May 23
Fourth extension of emergency measures passed after deal struck with Ciudadanos and Basque National Party
Sánchez calls for ‘fiscal co-responsibility’ for coronavirus relief funds
Spanish president announces there will be an official day of mourning during Phase 1 of lockdown de-escalation process
State of alarm fourth extension to succeed in Spain’s congress
Basque Nationalist Party and Ciudadanos confirm their support for the measure at the eleventh hour
Support for state of alarm extension in Spain not guaranteed
Catalonia's governing parties demand easing of lockdown be carried out by health regions and not provinces
President Torra asks that Catalonia be excluded from state of alarm or be deemed 'competent authority'
Spanish president says purpose of regional leaders' meeting is to strengthen consensus
Catalan government launches committee for economic plan and social protection
Cabinet commits to 'expansive economy policy' as Spain announces relief fund of €16bn for regions
People to be allowed exercise on the street from May 2, pandemic evolution permitting
Pedro Sánchez calls reduction in transmissions a “modest” victory in public address
Congress approves state of alarm extension until May 9
Government motion passes with large majority despite strong criticism from opposition parties
Guardia Civil chief in eye of political storm over comments about 'minimizing criticism' of government
Opposition parties outraged after high-ranking officer says police are working to dampen "climate against" leftwing coalition executive's handling of health crisis
President Torra presents Catalan plan to ease lockdown restrictions
"Every region requires a specific response," he says after meeting with Spanish and regional presidents