Thousands protest against amnesty law put forward by Socialists and pro-independence parties
Simultaneous demonstrations in Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, Lleida, and in Madrid
Simultaneous demonstrations in Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, Lleida, and in Madrid
Overnight negotiations focused on the scope of the amnesty law
Socialists amid post-election talks agree with Esquerra on pardoning those related to 2017 independence vote, while Junts' support still under debate
Party also supports negotiations with Catalan pro-independence groups
3,800 people protest proposed bill in Spanish capital, and 350 people demonstrate in Barcelona
Last serving president to meet a pontiff was Jordi Pujol in 1981
87% approve pacts with left-wing Sumar and pro-independence Esquerra, as talks with Puigdemont party still underway
Left-wing party will back Pedro Sánchez's PM bid after breakthrough deal
Committees of the Defense of the Republic members could be pardoned under a future Catalan amnesty bill
Pro-independence ERC calls for referendum to end political conflict with Spain
Socialists, Sumar and Catalan pro-independence parties are close to reaching agreement on pardons
Catalan president Pere Aragonès and acting PM Pedro Sánchez's agreement would include Tsunami Democràtic and opens door to backing prime ministerial bid in Congress
Amnesty law and Pedro Sánchez prime ministerial vote expected for next week
Around 1,000 demonstrators call for end to ‘concessions on separatists’ in Catalan capital, Spanish PM booed in Madrid
Catalan pro-independence Junts party is key to prime ministerial bid