Junqueras hopes to be freed to act as MEP after EU parliament's go-ahead
Politician's lawyer asks Supreme Court to overrule electoral board as Puigdemont and Comín expected to take their seats in upcoming plenary session
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Catalonia, Pedro Sánchez's pending issue
A successful negotiation on the Catalan independence crisis, leaving courts out of the matter, and jailed leaders are among hot topics for newly confirmed Spanish president
Pedro Sánchez confirmed in congress as Spain's president
First coalition government since 1930s led by Socialists to be launched after key pro-independence Esquerra party's abstention
Sánchez expected to be named president on Tuesday after failing in first vote following debate
The Socialist leader failed to win a clear majority on Sunday, but will be invested with a simple majority in the second vote aided by ERC's abstention
Catalan parliament ratifies Torra as president despite electoral board calls to oust him
Chamber qualifies attempt to disqualify chief as 'coup d'état,' while Socialists remind guilty verdict on president is not final
Socialist presidency bid and reactions to decision to oust Torra – live updates
Esquerra backs deal with Sánchez while Catalan president fights electoral board decision, as controversial extraordinary Catalan parliament session gets underway
Sánchez pledges to leave 'judicialisation' of conflict behind in presidency bid amid Torra's ousting
Socialist leader vows for dialogue with Catalonia as Esquerra party confirmed key support to him despite electoral authority's latest decisions
Esquerra Republicana to back Pedro Sánchez's presidential bid
Pro-independence party's National Council votes in favor of ERC-Socialist deal
President Torra says Catalan government does not back ERC-Socialist deal
Vice president Aragonès of Esquerra calls on Torra to "defend self-determination together"
Socialist and Podemos coalition plan vows to 'tackle Catalan conflict through dialogue'
Higher tax on wealthy, repealing labor reforms, and capping "abusive" rents among pledges of future Spanish government
Spain’s hopes of having a new government could depend on Catalans keeping theirs
If president Torra is removed from office, Pedro Sánchez will have a harder time staying in power
Socialists see investiture before King’s Day ‘possible’ if Solicitor General submits report on Monday
Government spokesperson says negotiations between PSOE and ERC are "ongoing" and affirms "there is no plan B"
Sánchez postpones pensions rise until new Spanish government in place
Cabinet also freezes the increase in salaries for council officials
Spanish government stresses Puigdemont's EU accreditation is 'provisional'
Acting spokeswoman adds that former Catalan president in exile still has "charges to answer" in Spain
Spain's prosecutor asks top court to make Junqueras lose his MEP seat
Supreme Court will "examine" EU court ruling on leader's immunity and give sides 5 days to have their say