Political figures give Catalan-Spanish talks a cautious welcome
While some parties positive about start of dialogue on Catalonia crisis, right-wing unionists warn about "concessions" to "separatists"
While some parties positive about start of dialogue on Catalonia crisis, right-wing unionists warn about "concessions" to "separatists"
8-strong Catalan team met by 7 Spanish cabinet members at Moncloa, home of Spanish government
Former activist Jordi Sànchez granted temporary release from jail to do volunteer work three days a week
First summit to take place in Madrid with 16 officials sitting at the table, with a potential vote by Catalans on any deal as final aim of process
The date is set, but who will form the Catalan delegation and the contents of the first meeting are yet to be set
Pedro Sánchez accepted this date to begin talks after Quim Torra rejected the Spanish leader's proposal of next Monday
The Catalan and Spanish governments are due to begin the negotiation table soon, but have not yet found a date to start talks
JxCat spokesperson says presence of figure is an "obligation" while ERC avoids making issue a red line
Spanish president asks opposition PP party to be "brave" and to avoid "extremist positions"
Madrid reluctant to include rapporteur, with part of pro-independence camp pushing for it
City mayor Ada Colau and Spanish president Pedro Sánchez sign collaboration agreement
Pedro Sánchez unveils 44-point document responding to demands put forward by last three Catalan leaders in meeting with Quim Torra
Quim Torra and Pedro Sánchez due to meet on Thursday to kick off "negotiation table" as snap election approaches
First meeting between Quim Torra and Pedro Sánchez in over a year
Madrid had said discussions would be on hold due to snap election