2017 referendum trial verdict imminent: how we got here
Push for independence has been growing since 2010, with a high-stakes 2017 involving Catalan institutions, civil society, and Spain's government, police and judiciary
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Far-right supporters congregate in Barcelona for Spain's National Day
Some 250 Falangists displayed fascist symbols and Francoist flags at Montjuïc mountain
40 MEPs urge chamber to protect Puigdemont, Junqueras and Comín’s immunity
A petition has been sent asking president of European Parliament Sassoli to reconsider the situation of the jailed leaders
EU parliament to tell court Junqueras' immunity case is down to Spanish law
European Court of Justice to decide jailed leader's political rights after being elected MEP but not being allowed to take office
Far right threatens Puigdemont with prison with rare song
Vox party gathers over 10,000 in event asking for suspension of Catalonia's self-rule and illegalization of pro-independence parties
Puigdemont’s party proposes jailed leaders running in the Spanish election
Junts per Catalunya wants to put forward Quim Forn and Jordi Sànchez as candidates
EU justice commissioner candidate pledges to ‘improve’ European arrest warrant system
Didier Reynders pledges to “respect Spain’s constitutional framework” amid Catalan crisis
Spain could suspend Catalonia’s self-rule ‘without a problem’ despite having an acting government
President Sánchez hints at applying Article 155 as exiled independence leader Puigdemont accuses him of electoralism
Government commits to ‘moving forward’ towards Catalan republic
Cabinet, Barcelona mayor, and pro-independence movement among those praising referendum on second anniversary
No chance to extradite Puigdemont in event of 'fabricated' terrorism case, says lawyer
Bekaert predicts Belgium will put considering a potential third European arrest warrant "on hold" until EU court rules on his immunity
No chance to extradite Puigdemont in case of 'fabricated' terrorism case, says lawyer
Bekaert predicts Belgium will "put on hold" considering a potential third European arrest warrant until EU court rules on his immunity
Puigdemont claims terrorism allegations aim to persuade Belgium to extradite him
Former president’s sister flatly denies media outlet reports of meeting with imprisoned pro-independence activists
Mercosur president views the ‘violation’ of ‘fundamental rights’ in Catalonia with ‘much concern’
The head of the South American trade bloc chamber emphasized that “political differences” must be resolved democratically
Unionist parties call for EU arrest warrant reform over Puigdemont case
People’s Party urges European Parliament to take action, while Ciutadans will back new Justice Commissioner-to-be if he reviews extradition system
Potential allies reject Catalan government unity calls
Barcelona mayor Ada Colau and far-left CUP dismiss offer to join unitary government