MEPs protest incarceration of civil society leaders in front of European Parliament
European politicians spoke out against Spain’s disregard for “democracy and human rights”
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Calls for indefinite general strike intensify as crisis escalates
At noon on Tuesday employees stopped working across Catalonia in response to the arrests of pro-independence organization leaders
Pro-independence grass-root leaders are already in prison
Jordi Sànchez and Jordi Cuixart are being held without bail while they are under investigation for sedition
People's Party opens door to banning political parties' electoral programs that favor independence
The PP leader in Catalonia, Xavier García Albiol, says they seek to ‘destroy Spain’
Mayor of Barcelona urges 'real dialogue, not through letters'
Ada Colau blames Spanish president Mariano Rajoy for asking Catalan leader to "surrender"
Spanish government sets final deadline: Thursday 10am
Mariano Rajoy ignores Puigdemont’s call for a meeting and mentions that he is ready to implement the Constitutional provision to suspend Catalonia's self-rule
Slovenian parliament rejects police violence on October 1
Two commissions debate Catalan independence referendum and pass motion supporting universal right to self-determination
Pressure mounting on Catalan government to lift independence suspension
Left-wing CUP and main pro-Catalan state civil organization ask Puigdemont’s cabinet to make the move after Spain’s lack of response to calls for dialogue
Council of Europe Assembly 'shocked' by police violence against Catalan referendum voters
Members hold debate on "the need for a political solution" for Catalonia and some suggest "international mediation"
Catalan president shows disappointment with self-government suspension threat
Puigdemont given five days to confirm if he declared independence and three to rectify
Catalan and Spanish governments should agree on mediator, Puigdemont proposes
Speaking to CNN, the Catalan president said he is willing to talk without “preconditions”
The two main Spanish parties agree to set up commission for Constitutional reform
Agreement reached between Spanish president Mariano Rajoy and leader of the opposition Pedro Sánchez one day after Carles Puigdemont’s speech in parliament
Thousands gather in anticipation of Puigdemont's crucial speech
Pro-independence supporters await Catalan president's key speech amidst uncertainties of whether he will declare independence or not
Madrid prepares for possible independence declaration
Spanish prosecutor has said it will do whatever it takes, and is even considering charges of rebellion, an offence punishable by 15 to 25 years in prison
Catalan MPs take plenary suspension to European Court of Human Rights
Members warn the Constitutional Court's decision to prohibit Parliament from meeting "seriously" violates fundamental rights