Carles Puigdemont

Spain's Court of Accounts now refuses to let Puigdemont testify by video conference at trial

Spain's Court of Accounts now refuses to let Puigdemont testify by video conference at trial

Tribunal maintains that the request for video link was made late, while ERC asks for suspension of trial due to the amnesty

Mayte Piulachs

Wednesday, 15 of november of 2023 - 20:57

Catalonia officially asks Spanish interior ministry to assign a bodyguard to Puigdemont

Catalonia officially asks Spanish interior ministry to assign a bodyguard to Puigdemont

"The president should have had a security escort from day one," writes Catalan minister Elena to his counterpart Marlaska

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 14 of november of 2023 - 20:17

What's included in Spain's amnesty law: from independence process leaders to protest actions

What's included in Spain's amnesty law: from independence process leaders to protest actions

Courts will have to apply the law "preferentially and urgently" within a maximum of two months

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 13 of november of 2023 - 18:59

Prosecutor submits that Tsunami judge is accusing Puigdemont of terrorism crime with no evidence

Prosecutor submits that Tsunami judge is accusing Puigdemont of terrorism crime with no evidence

Prosecutor destroys judge's claims, stating that no indications of terrorism crimes exist in the Democratic Tsunami case

Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 10 of november of 2023 - 20:46

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Puigdemont warns the PSOE: the days of giving support "with nothing in return" are over

Puigdemont warns the PSOE: the days of giving support "with nothing in return" are over

Exiled Catalan president warns that, unlike in the last legislature, Sánchez will have to earn stability "accord by accord"

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 9 of november of 2023 - 18:35

PSOE and Junts sign Sánchez investiture deal that includes Catalan self-determination talks

PSOE and Junts sign Sánchez investiture deal that includes Catalan self-determination talks

Accord includes "opening a new phase", 'lawfare' cases within the amnesty and the financing of Catalonia

Abel Degà

Thursday, 9 of november of 2023 - 12:48

PSOE and Junts are aiming to announce their agreement on Sánchez's investiture this Thursday

PSOE and Junts are aiming to announce their agreement on Sánchez's investiture this Thursday

The amnesty legislation could begin its passage through the Spanish Congress at the beginning of next week

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 8 of november of 2023 - 23:06

Boye challenges Tsunami judge: has he applied the EU directives for such "terrorism" cases?

Boye challenges Tsunami judge: has he applied the EU directives for such "terrorism" cases?

Defence lawyer asks judge if he has communicated to France that he is treating a Frenchman's fatal heart attack as terrorism

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 8 of november of 2023 - 19:08

Tsunami case judge seeks to block Catalan amnesty by consulting European justice on terrorism

Tsunami case judge seeks to block Catalan amnesty by consulting European justice on terrorism

If the Luxembourg court agreed to hear the judge's question, it could paralyse the amnesty and prevent the exiles' return

Vicenç Pagès / Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 7 of november of 2023 - 19:19

PSOE-Junts talks: another day with no accord, but now with Puigdemont investigated for terrorism

PSOE-Junts talks: another day with no accord, but now with Puigdemont investigated for terrorism

Junts team returns from Brussels, unable to give the green light to the pact for Pedro Sánchez's investiture as Spanish PM

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 6 of november of 2023 - 22:25

Tsunami case judge decides to investigate Carles Puigdemont and prosecute Marta Rovira

Tsunami case judge decides to investigate Carles Puigdemont and prosecute Marta Rovira

Tsunami protest platform case, with little evidence to support it, has been revived as Catalan amnesty law looms

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 6 of november of 2023 - 19:04

Junts cools down expectations over an imminent deal with PSOE for Sánchez's investiture

Junts cools down expectations over an imminent deal with PSOE for Sánchez's investiture

Carles Puigdemont's party insists that the deal is not yet closed and, with over 3 weeks until the deadline, it is in no rush

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 2 of november of 2023 - 18:39

Now the PSOE is in a hurry

Now the PSOE is in a hurry

José Antich

Tuesday, 31 of october of 2023 - 17:57

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Puigdemont and the PSOE organizational secretary meet in Brussels: "The negotiation is advancing"

Puigdemont and the PSOE organizational secretary meet in Brussels: "The negotiation is advancing"

The Junts general secretary and two senior PSOE MEPs also attended the meeting

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 30 of october of 2023 - 21:34

Puigdemont, 6 years after Catalonia's independence declaration: "We haven't renounced it, nor shall we"

Puigdemont, 6 years after Catalonia's independence declaration: "We haven't renounced it, nor shall we"

Jordi Turull on the UDI of 2017: "We do not renounce its political value nor the legitimacy to put it into effect"

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Friday, 27 of october of 2023 - 13:38

Catalan exile body's grassroots vote to block the investiture of Pedro Sánchez as Spanish PM

Catalan exile body's grassroots vote to block the investiture of Pedro Sánchez as Spanish PM

In the Council of the Republic consultation, 74.9% favoured a blockade, but only 4.45% of affiliated members cast votes

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 24 of october of 2023 - 19:13

Boye warns that Llarena will need to apply an amnesty law to Puigdemont and thus may appeal it

Boye warns that Llarena will need to apply an amnesty law to Puigdemont and thus may appeal it

The Catalan MEPs reiterate their challenge to the judge, who earlier refused to admit for hearing their claim for his recusal

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 16 of october of 2023 - 19:11

Junts tells the PSOE that it won't abstain on investiture: either 'yes' or 'no' to Pedro Sánchez

Junts tells the PSOE that it won't abstain on investiture: either 'yes' or 'no' to Pedro Sánchez

Junts deactivates the option proposed by the Canarian Coalition to reduce the Catalan party's kingmaker role

Pedro Ruiz

Thursday, 5 of october of 2023 - 19:37

Pujol's advice to Puigdemont: don't let them fool us

Pujol's advice to Puigdemont: don't let them fool us

José Antich

Thursday, 5 of october of 2023 - 18:09

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EXCLUSIVE: Jordi Pujol advises Carles Puigdemont to avoid "candour" when negotiating with Madrid

EXCLUSIVE: Jordi Pujol advises Carles Puigdemont to avoid "candour" when negotiating with Madrid

Ex-Catalan president tells El Nacional that investiture must not stop at Rodalies: “It should have been transferred long ago"

Jofre Llombart

Wednesday, 4 of october of 2023 - 21:16

Puigdemont puts Felipe VI upside down and positions him as leader of the "Go get 'em" attitude

Puigdemont puts Felipe VI upside down and positions him as leader of the "Go get 'em" attitude

Catalan president-in-exile recalls the pro-independence mobilizations and the Spanish king's speech of October 3rd 2017

Malena Ramajo

Tuesday, 3 of october of 2023 - 19:32

The PSOE leaders' backing to the negotiation with Puigdemont

The PSOE leaders' backing to the negotiation with Puigdemont

José Antich

Monday, 2 of october of 2023 - 16:57

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Puigdemont extols 2017 Catalan referendum and sees "things starting to go in the right direction"

Puigdemont extols 2017 Catalan referendum and sees "things starting to go in the right direction"

Six years on, Catalan president-in-exile sees that some are ready to sell out essence of 1-O vote for "personal solutions"

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 2 of october of 2023 - 11:54

Managing the meantime

Managing the meantime

José Antich

Friday, 29 of september of 2023 - 17:29

Spain asks Europol to correct report wrongly linking Catalan independence movement to terrorism

Spain asks Europol to correct report wrongly linking Catalan independence movement to terrorism

Spanish interior ministry responds to a request by Carles Puigdemont and seeks rectification of Europol's annual report

Judit Pellicer

Wednesday, 27 of september of 2023 - 21:31

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Spanish Congress rejects the PP's Feijóo as prime minister in first investiture debate

Spanish Congress rejects the PP's Feijóo as prime minister in first investiture debate

In a debate overshadowed by Puigdemont and the amnesty, PP aspirations are defeated by the same 178 progressive-bloc MPs

Abel Degà / Jaume Vich

Wednesday, 27 of september of 2023 - 20:07

Puigdemont eclipses Feijóo's investiture

Puigdemont eclipses Feijóo's investiture

José Antich

Wednesday, 27 of september of 2023 - 17:33

Boye's double offensive to stop Llarena's persecution of Puigdemont

Boye's double offensive to stop Llarena's persecution of Puigdemont

Boye challenges Llarena again in the case of the 3 exiled Catalan MEPs, and refuses to inform him about interim measures

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 26 of september of 2023 - 22:16

Carles Puigdemont warns that he is not involved in ERC's amnesty negotiations

Carles Puigdemont warns that he is not involved in ERC's amnesty negotiations

Catalan president-in-exile reacts to ERC's announcement that negotiation of the amnesty law is practically complete

Jordi Palmer

Tuesday, 26 of september of 2023 - 20:42

Carles Puigdemont's potent response to Felipe González

Carles Puigdemont's potent response to Felipe González

The PSOE old guard's continued grumbling about an amnesty has also prompted criticism from within the Socialist party

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Thursday, 21 of september of 2023 - 19:28

The Good Friday Agreement, the self-determination model preferred by Puigdemont

The Good Friday Agreement, the self-determination model preferred by Puigdemont

The Catalan president-in-exile's team is working with the text that set the Northern Ireland conflict on track

David González

Wednesday, 20 of september of 2023 - 22:36

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Puigdemont demands "diligence" from Sánchez on EU status of Catalan: "We've waited long enough"

Puigdemont demands "diligence" from Sánchez on EU status of Catalan: "We've waited long enough"

Catalan president-in-exile acknowledges that the process of officializing Catalan in the EU "has never got this far"

Júlia Peñascal

Tuesday, 19 of september of 2023 - 22:47

Buch, injustice is not justice

Buch, injustice is not justice

José Antich

Friday, 15 of september of 2023 - 17:25

Ex-Catalan minister Miquel Buch convicted to over 4 years' jail in Puigdemont bodyguard case

Ex-Catalan minister Miquel Buch convicted to over 4 years' jail in Puigdemont bodyguard case

Barcelona Audience finds that Buch, as interior minister, secretly provided the exiled Catalan president with a bodyguard

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 14 of september of 2023 - 19:16

Mr Sánchez, the ball is yours: how will you play it?

Mr Sánchez, the ball is yours: how will you play it?

José Antich

Wednesday, 6 of september of 2023 - 18:21

The Spanish government recognizes the legitimacy of Puigdemont

The Spanish government recognizes the legitimacy of Puigdemont

José Antich

Tuesday, 5 of september of 2023 - 17:14

Puigdemont calls on Sánchez for "an historic accord, unseen since 1714" to save the investiture

Puigdemont calls on Sánchez for "an historic accord, unseen since 1714" to save the investiture

Exiled leader sets preconditions for talks: recognition of legitimacy of independentism, amnesty and verification mechanisms

Marta Lasalas, special correspondent

Tuesday, 5 of september of 2023 - 13:32

The image of Yolanda Díaz smiling at Puigdemont's side annoys Spanish police unions

The image of Yolanda Díaz smiling at Puigdemont's side annoys Spanish police unions

Not only the political right but also Spanish police unions condemn Sumar's meeting with the exiled Catalan leader

Quim Riera Guitart

Monday, 4 of september of 2023 - 21:52

Spain's Constitutional Court had no "legal coverage" to reject Puigdemont appeal, say prosecutors

Spain's Constitutional Court had no "legal coverage" to reject Puigdemont appeal, say prosecutors

Two constitutional judges from the conservative bloc rejected an appeal by the two exiled Catalan MEPs

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 4 of september of 2023 - 20:49

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Yolanda Díaz meets with Carles Puigdemont, promising to "explore all democratic solutions"

Yolanda Díaz meets with Carles Puigdemont, promising to "explore all democratic solutions"

Spain's acting deputy PM holds first public meeting by a Spanish government minister with the Catalan president in exile

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 4 of september of 2023 - 19:30