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As Catalonia's 'Exceptional' drought status expands, politicians agree to vote on Junts proposal

As Catalonia's 'Exceptional' drought status expands, politicians agree to vote on Junts proposal

Parliament will fast-track Junts drought proposal on Thursday, as "Exceptional" status expands from 224 to 495 municipalities

Pedro Ruiz

Tuesday, 2 of may of 2023 - 23:53

Catalan government sacks civil service head over chaotic organization of entry exams

Catalan government sacks civil service head over chaotic organization of entry exams

Over 13,500 candidates to join the Catalan civil service turned up to take entry exams and encountered chaos

Nicolas Tomás / Alba Solé

Tuesday, 2 of may of 2023 - 19:24

Catalan climate minister proposes water restrictions for hotels due to drought

Catalan climate minister proposes water restrictions for hotels due to drought

Teresa Jordà says responsibility for saving water must be shared and is confident that hoteliers will play their part

Jordi Martín

Friday, 28 of april of 2023 - 19:58

Catalan government pressures parliamentary groups to resolve speaker question

Catalan government pressures parliamentary groups to resolve speaker question

Laura Borràs, suspended from speaker role since July and now convicted, asserts her innocence and has not resigned

Pedro Ruiz

Tuesday, 4 of april of 2023 - 20:06

ERC and Junts, from partners to enemies

ERC and Junts, from partners to enemies

José Antich

Tuesday, 4 of april of 2023 - 18:17

The Drought Summit fails: Catalan government accuses opposition parties of electoralism

The Drought Summit fails: Catalan government accuses opposition parties of electoralism

Teresa Jordà criticizes the opposition's lack of will as disagreement over fines derails the summit on Catalonia's drought

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 31 of march of 2023 - 23:43

The CUP's Carles Riera, two years after the accord with ERC: "None of it is left"

The CUP's Carles Riera, two years after the accord with ERC: "None of it is left"

Riera says that Pere Aragonès's Catalan government today "is neither left-wing nor pro-independence"

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Friday, 24 of march of 2023 - 18:59

Generalitat takes pride in Aragonès's South American tour despite failure to meet presidents

Generalitat takes pride in Aragonès's South American tour despite failure to meet presidents

Spokesperson affirms that it is the "highest-level trip that the Catalan government has ever undertaken"

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 21 of march of 2023 - 22:33

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1.8 million Catalan women will have free access to reusable menstrual products

1.8 million Catalan women will have free access to reusable menstrual products

Catalan government approves a menstrual equity plan that provides for free access to reusable menstrual products

Judit Pellicer

Tuesday, 7 of march of 2023 - 19:25

The new Catalan law of Memory: fines for glorifying Francoism, a homage to the Republic

The new Catalan law of Memory: fines for glorifying Francoism, a homage to the Republic

The proposed Catalan law also addresses historical education, withdrawal of Francoist symbols, and the colonialism issue

Nicolas Tomás

Wednesday, 1 of march of 2023 - 21:03

Catalan government apologises over Sallent twins case: "Clearly something has failed"

Catalan government apologises over Sallent twins case: "Clearly something has failed"

Government admits that the harassment suffered by the minors, to the point of suicide, is a failure of the system

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 28 of february of 2023 - 21:39

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Pere Aragonès's Catalan budget moves forward with support from the PSC and Commons

Pere Aragonès's Catalan budget moves forward with support from the PSC and Commons

Accusations fly again between the pro-independence parties, while "Stop Macroprojects" protesters make a brief intrusion

Nicolas Tomás

Tuesday, 14 of february of 2023 - 22:11

Catalan government and opposition Socialists complete the 2023 budget deal

Catalan government and opposition Socialists complete the 2023 budget deal

After 3 months of talks, Pere Aragonès can now bring the budget to Parliament thanks to the support of the PSC and Commons

John McAulay / Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Wednesday, 1 of february of 2023 - 20:22

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Pere Aragonès gives way to PSC over B-40 highway in bid to pass the Catalan budget

Pere Aragonès gives way to PSC over B-40 highway in bid to pass the Catalan budget

Despite ERC's gesture, the Socialists note that there are still "issues" that remain in the air

Nicolas Tomás

Thursday, 26 of january of 2023 - 19:55

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ERC accuses PSC of "blackmail" as Catalan budget stalemate drags on

ERC accuses PSC of "blackmail" as Catalan budget stalemate drags on

Socialist leader Illa counters by doubting ERC's will to reach an agreement: "Negotiation means everyone giving way"

Nicolas Tomás / Judit Pellicer

Monday, 16 of january of 2023 - 18:46

Spanish government given 10 days to hand over minutes of Spain-Catalonia dialogue meetings

Spanish government given 10 days to hand over minutes of Spain-Catalonia dialogue meetings

Transparency body has put demand to government after a citizen's request was met with refusal by the Sánchez executive

Quim Riera Guitart

Tuesday, 10 of january of 2023 - 22:43

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Aragonès to attend French-Spanish summit and his government won't be part of the protest

Aragonès to attend French-Spanish summit and his government won't be part of the protest

Catalan executive says it belongs at the institutional event but that, as well, "independentism must be everywhere"

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 10 of january of 2023 - 19:00

Aragonès, convinced that Catalan budget will pass: "There's very broad public support"

Aragonès, convinced that Catalan budget will pass: "There's very broad public support"

Catalan president reviews his government's work and assures that 2023 budget "will find political support to become reality"

Lluís Bou

Friday, 30 of december of 2022 - 14:12

The budget is eluding Aragonès

The budget is eluding Aragonès

José Antich

Thursday, 29 of december of 2022 - 14:21

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Catalan Socialists challenge Aragonès with specific list of budget demands

Catalan Socialists challenge Aragonès with specific list of budget demands

The PSC's "common sense" proposals include economic items like airport expansion and the Hard Rock Entertainment World

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 28 of december of 2022 - 20:16

Catalan government maintains demand for dialogue table to meet despite Sánchez's avoidance

Catalan government maintains demand for dialogue table to meet despite Sánchez's avoidance

Catalan executive sources recall that on previous occasions, the Madrid side denied any meeting 24 hours before it was held

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 23 of december of 2022 - 18:48

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Catalonia was a "test bed" for Constitutional Court's intervention, says government

Catalonia was a "test bed" for Constitutional Court's intervention, says government

Spokesperson says that Sánchez must decide "if he wants to overthrow the political-judicial right or keep working with it"

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 20 of december of 2022 - 20:40

Catalan government puts pressure on PSC and Junts after budget deal with Comuns

Catalan government puts pressure on PSC and Junts after budget deal with Comuns

ERC-led minority government asserts that "there is no reason not to approve the project" and urges other parties to be mature

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 14 of december of 2022 - 21:14

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Thousands reject the reform of public disorder laws in Barcelona protest

Thousands reject the reform of public disorder laws in Barcelona protest

Imposing ANC demonstration against law change vents its discontent with the Catalan government, chanting "Aragonès, resign"

John McAulay

Wednesday, 7 of december of 2022 - 11:12

Government presents a package of a hundred measures to foster the Catalan language

Government presents a package of a hundred measures to foster the Catalan language

Pere Aragonès executive presents wide range of Catalan language initiatives: "We want to live fully and freely in Catalan"

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 29 of november of 2022 - 22:52

Alcoriza, the chief minister

Alcoriza, the chief minister

José Antich

Wednesday, 9 of november of 2022 - 17:42

Catalan minister Elena says he sacked Mossos police head over "feminization" issue

Catalan minister Elena says he sacked Mossos police head over "feminization" issue

Minister tells Parliament he sacked Josep Maria Estela to make police leadership "more choral" as well as over sexual parity

Guillem RS

Tuesday, 25 of october of 2022 - 23:09

The government feels the cold too

The government feels the cold too

José Antich

Thursday, 20 of october of 2022 - 17:51

Llach's "shame" at "a Catalan regional government elected by independence supporters"

Llach's "shame" at "a Catalan regional government elected by independence supporters"

In speech to ANC protest camp, activist criticises the current Catalan government's inaction on the independence struggle

Malena Ramajo

Monday, 17 of october of 2022 - 15:37

Pere Aragonès discusses post-coalition Catalonia with Jessica Albiach (Comuns)

Pere Aragonès discusses post-coalition Catalonia with Jessica Albiach (Comuns)

Catalan president meets leader of En Comú Podem to start a round of meetings which will also include Junts, CUP and PSC

El Nacional

Friday, 14 of october of 2022 - 19:19

A sea of obstacles for Aragonès

A sea of obstacles for Aragonès

José Antich

Thursday, 13 of october of 2022 - 17:56

Junts chooses: not even an inch of room for the government

Junts chooses: not even an inch of room for the government

José Antich

Tuesday, 11 of october of 2022 - 17:25

Jaume Giró's farewell: "There is no greater dignity than serving the country you love"

Jaume Giró's farewell: "There is no greater dignity than serving the country you love"

Former Catalan economy minister calls Nadia Calviño and María Jesús Montero, and wishes luck to his successor, Natàlia Mas

John McAulay

Monday, 10 of october of 2022 - 22:22

A government going beyond ERC but with no support

A government going beyond ERC but with no support

José Antich

Monday, 10 of october of 2022 - 17:14

Aragonès's new Catalan executive: ministers with past links to PSC, Podemos and CDC

Aragonès's new Catalan executive: ministers with past links to PSC, Podemos and CDC

Following Junts's departure, Catalan president's new ERC cabinet makes gestures to three political spaces he needs to court

Nicolas Tomás

Sunday, 9 of october of 2022 - 20:18

Aragonès discards Catalan elections after Junts withdrawl and proposes to govern alone

Aragonès discards Catalan elections after Junts withdrawl and proposes to govern alone

"I respect but do not share" the decision by Junts to leave the government, says the Catalan president

Abel Degà

Friday, 7 of october of 2022 - 22:24

Laura Borràs takes reins of Junts and warns ERC: "Junts wins, Aragonès loses"

Laura Borràs takes reins of Junts and warns ERC: "Junts wins, Aragonès loses"

Party president announces firm opposition and accuses Aragonès's government of having lost "democratic legitimacy"

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 7 of october of 2022 - 21:30

Junts members vote to leave Catalan government and break with ERC

Junts members vote to leave Catalan government and break with ERC

The 'no' vote wins by 56% to 42% after high turnout by Junts members in internal poll on continuity in Catalan executive

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 7 of october of 2022 - 17:26

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Aragonès sees "margin" to save Catalan coalition but demands "maximum loyalty" of Junts

Aragonès sees "margin" to save Catalan coalition but demands "maximum loyalty" of Junts

Catalan president insists that he wants to maintain the coalition but with "100% commitment" from all ministers

Nicolas Tomás

Wednesday, 5 of october of 2022 - 19:34

Victòria Alsina: "It's easier to act as opposition to ERC within the Catalan executive"

Victòria Alsina: "It's easier to act as opposition to ERC within the Catalan executive"

"This is a crucial moment for the future of Junts. This week will define the strategy for the coming years"

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 4 of october of 2022 - 21:11