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Catalan president wants powers over key services such as healthcare to be returned to regional governments

Spanish government’s new measure aimed at fighting poverty is expected to be approved next week

Prolongation passes after initial uncertainty when pro-independence parties said they would vote No

Macron believes measure is not “the most effective or realistic,” while French Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona “flatly” rejects it

Pro-independence JxCat would abstain in upcoming vote on extension in exchange for more powers for Quim Torra

Pedro Sánchez says regional governments will "regain their full decision-making capacity"

Pedro Sánchez looking for support after only managing to pass latest prolongation at the eleventh hour

Fourth extension of emergency measures passed after deal struck with Ciudadanos and Basque National Party

Spanish president announces there will be an official day of mourning during Phase 1 of lockdown de-escalation process

Basque Nationalist Party and Ciudadanos confirm their support for the measure at the eleventh hour

Catalonia's governing parties demand easing of lockdown be carried out by health regions and not provinces

Spanish president says purpose of regional leaders' meeting is to strengthen consensus

Cabinet commits to 'expansive economy policy' as Spain announces relief fund of €16bn for regions

Pedro Sánchez calls reduction in transmissions a “modest” victory in public address

Government motion passes with large majority despite strong criticism from opposition parties