The imprisonments are a ‘very serious attack on democracy,’ Puigdemont says
He demands, as “legitimate” president, the release of the vice president, the ministers, and an end to the “repression”
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Jailing of deposed ministers sparks outrage in Catalonia
'In prison for their ideas and for having stayed loyal to a mandate approved by Parliament,' says dismissed President Puigdemont
Puigdemont will not testify before Spanish Supreme Court, according to his Belgian lawyer
Any case of extradition presented by Spain would also be challenged, the lawyer confirmed on Dutch television
Puigdemont and dismissed cabinet members summoned to court for November 2
The dismissed Catalan president and ministers are to appear in Spanish National Court on charges of rebellion, sedition, and misuse of funds
Puigdemont to Europe: “I ask you to react”
Catalan president denies being in Brussels to apply for asylum, but “to act with freedom and without threats”
Puigdemont due to explain his plans in Brussels
Catalan President has retained an expert human rights lawyer
Some Catalan officials turn up for work as usual
Despite the uncertainty caused by the suspension of Catalonia’s self-government many public servants arrive at their offices
Granting Puigdemont asylum ‘not unrealistic’, Belgian minister says
Theo Francken questions that the Catalan president “would get a fair trial” in Spain
Catalan president calls people to “democratically oppose” Madrid takeover
Puigdemont does not accept the Spanish government’s suspension of the Catalan government
Lawmakers bring independence declaration to Catalan parliament floor
They intend to vote on motion with measures to legitimize Catalan state immediately
Declaration of independence back on the table - Puigdemont won't call early election
Catalan Parliament meeting at 6pm to decide next steps as Spain votes to suspend self-rule in the Senate
Catalan president to call for elections today
Puigdemont took the decision after yesterday and today’s meetings with government ministers and JxSí lawmakers
Catalan government meets to decide if it will declare independence
Catalan president, government ministers and JxSí lawmakers meet to outline the next steps to be taken after Catalan self-rule suspension
Catalonia’s ruling coalition committed to declaring independence this week
Vice-president Junqueras says Spain has left “no other option”
Catalan president will not address Senate on Article 155
Carles Puigdemont decides not to attend debate in Spain’s upper house on suspending Catalonia’s self-government