Socialists file amnesty law in Congress after deal with pro-independence parties
It was expected that parties backing Pedro Sánchez's PM bid, such as Junts and Esquerra, would also sign the text
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13-Nov-23: 'Socialists file amnesty law in Congress'
Amnesty law could take months to be approved – here's what happens next
Bill could still face political and legal obstacles before coming into effect
Thousands protest against amnesty law put forward by Socialists and pro-independence parties
Simultaneous demonstrations in Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, Lleida, and in Madrid
Junts and Socialists reach deal for Pedro Sánchez's PM bid
Overnight negotiations focused on the scope of the amnesty law
EU Commission asks Spanish government for 'detailed information' on potential amnesty law
Socialists amid post-election talks agree with Esquerra on pardoning those related to 2017 independence vote, while Junts' support still under debate
Members of anti-austerity Comuns back Spanish coalition agreement with 95% of votes
Party also supports negotiations with Catalan pro-independence groups
Police clash with protesters during anti-amnesty rally at Socialists headquarters in Madrid
3,800 people protest proposed bill in Spanish capital, and 350 people demonstrate in Barcelona
Catalan president meets with Pope Francis in Vatican
Last serving president to meet a pontiff was Jordi Pujol in 1981
Socialist Party members greenlight deals to reelect Sánchez as PM
87% approve pacts with left-wing Sumar and pro-independence Esquerra, as talks with Puigdemont party still underway
Members of Catalan pro-independence party ERC approve deal with Socialists with 89% in favor
Left-wing party will back Pedro Sánchez's PM bid after breakthrough deal
Spain's National Court confirms trial for 12 pro-independence CDR activists for terrorism
Committees of the Defense of the Republic members could be pardoned under a future Catalan amnesty bill
Catalan president: amnesty bill is 'great victory, but not enough'
Pro-independence ERC calls for referendum to end political conflict with Spain
Conservative PP prepares Senate reform to obstruct Catalan amnesty bill
Socialists, Sumar and Catalan pro-independence parties are close to reaching agreement on pardons
Socialists and Esquerra reach deal on amnesty law amid post-election talks
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