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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"

Thursday, 9 of november of 2023 - 18:35

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

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

Wednesday, 8 of november of 2023 - 19:08

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

Monday, 6 of november of 2023 - 22:25

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

Thursday, 2 of november of 2023 - 18:39

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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

Monday, 30 of october of 2023 - 21:34

Key Socialist voices at Barcelona event show support for investiture with pro-independence parties

Key Socialist voices at Barcelona event show support for investiture with pro-independence parties

Ex-PM Zapatero appeals for loyalty within the parties while the PSC's Illa warns of the dangers of only thinking short-term

Friday, 27 of october of 2023 - 15:21

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VIDEOS | On the EU's Catalan decision, Latvia is blunt but Finland is more optimistic

VIDEOS | On the EU's Catalan decision, Latvia is blunt but Finland is more optimistic

Latvian minister says it's not the right time for more EU languages, while formerly-skeptical Finland is now more hopeful

Tuesday, 24 of october of 2023 - 23:08

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Spanish minister phones Latvian counterpart in bid to maintain pressure for Catalan in the EU

Spanish minister phones Latvian counterpart in bid to maintain pressure for Catalan in the EU

José Manuel Albares says that the decision on Catalan, Basque and Galician won't affect minority languages in other states

Tuesday, 24 of october of 2023 - 20:27

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

Tuesday, 24 of october of 2023 - 19:13

A call from universities, businesses, unions: "Making Catalan official in the EU will affect millions"

A call from universities, businesses, unions: "Making Catalan official in the EU will affect millions"

Major groups in Catalan society sign open letter to the EU stressing the real impact of official language status

Monday, 23 of october of 2023 - 22:30

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The quest to make Catalan an official EU language: here's the Catalonia government's ad campaign

The quest to make Catalan an official EU language: here's the Catalonia government's ad campaign

The minister Serret admits that it will be difficult for the EU's General Affairs Council to decide on Catalan next Tuesday

Friday, 20 of october of 2023 - 18:10

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Pere Aragonès accepts PP challenge and will defend the amnesty before the Spanish Senate

Pere Aragonès accepts PP challenge and will defend the amnesty before the Spanish Senate

Generalitat argues that "it is the president of Catalonia who speaks about Catalonia. No one will defend the amnesty better"

Tuesday, 17 of october of 2023 - 19:20

Aragonès backs a "Scottish style" agreed independence referendum for Catalonia

Aragonès backs a "Scottish style" agreed independence referendum for Catalonia

Catalan president stresses that this proposal, arising from the Clarity Agreement process, is separate from the investiture

Monday, 16 of october of 2023 - 23:03

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

Monday, 16 of october of 2023 - 19:11

Sumar details that independence process amnesty must not protect police accused of serious crimes

Sumar details that independence process amnesty must not protect police accused of serious crimes

Jaume Asens asserts that the amnesty is not a bargaining chip, but an historic agreement to overcome the political conflict

Tuesday, 10 of october of 2023 - 22:49

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Toni Castellà: "Either an amnesty and recognition of Catalonia's sovereignty, or a new election."

Toni Castellà: "Either an amnesty and recognition of Catalonia's sovereignty, or a new election."

The spokesperson for the Catalan exile body, Council of the Republic, discusses the negotiations for the Spanish investiture

Tuesday, 10 of october of 2023 - 18:38

The nine Catalan political prisoners of the 1-O meet in the Pyrenean village of Josa

The nine Catalan political prisoners of the 1-O meet in the Pyrenean village of Josa

The nine leaders shared lunch this Thursday in the Cadí area, almost a year after their last meeting in the Penedès

Friday, 6 of october of 2023 - 23:01

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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"

Monday, 2 of october of 2023 - 11:54

The negotiation with the PSOE in Madrid marks Catalan Parliament's general political debate

The negotiation with the PSOE in Madrid marks Catalan Parliament's general political debate

President Pere Aragonès replies to Junts demanding a unitary negotiation for an historic political moment

Wednesday, 27 of september of 2023 - 23:12

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

Tuesday, 26 of september of 2023 - 22:16

The 'stand-by' Diada: Catalan independentists again fill the streets, watchful of investiture talks

The 'stand-by' Diada: Catalan independentists again fill the streets, watchful of investiture talks

The negotiations for the investiture of the next Spanish government were the protagonists of this September 11th rally

Monday, 11 of september of 2023 - 23:16

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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

Monday, 4 of september of 2023 - 19:30

ERC and Junts are committed to a common pro-independence front in Madrid

ERC and Junts are committed to a common pro-independence front in Madrid

The Catalan president demands Pedro Sánchez be courageous if he does not want Sunday's result to be for naught

Wednesday, 26 of july of 2023 - 21:19

Catalan government warns Sánchez to make a move: "pro-independence parties can decide the prime minister"

Catalan government warns Sánchez to make a move: "pro-independence parties can decide the prime minister"

Catalan Government insists there will be no Catalan elections until February 2025 despite ERC's electoral setback

Tuesday, 25 of july of 2023 - 21:27

Catalan government bursts into campaign, urges to stop Vox and "its persecutory mania against Catalonia"

Catalan government bursts into campaign, urges to stop Vox and "its persecutory mania against Catalonia"

The Catalan Government is creating a commission to shield its powers from the Spanish government

Tuesday, 18 of july of 2023 - 23:02

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Puigdemont testifies before Spanish judge: "I had no bodyguard, the state illegally prevented it"

Puigdemont testifies before Spanish judge: "I had no bodyguard, the state illegally prevented it"

In a videoconference testimony with surreal moments, the former Catalan president takes part in trial of Buch and Escolà

Friday, 30 of june of 2023 - 18:01

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The "operation" by Spain's PSOE and PP that barred pro-independence Trias from Barcelona mayoralty

The "operation" by Spain's PSOE and PP that barred pro-independence Trias from Barcelona mayoralty

"It is the third time this has happened," denounced Trias after PSOE-PP-Comuns "operation", adding: "To hell with you all!"

Sunday, 18 of june of 2023 - 12:22

Colau agrees to vote for Collboni as Barcelona mayor and go to the opposition, in line with PP formula

Colau agrees to vote for Collboni as Barcelona mayor and go to the opposition, in line with PP formula

At last minute, BComú group communicates its decision to vote for Socialist candidate Collboni despite having made no deal

Saturday, 17 of june of 2023 - 16:39

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Xavier Trias and Ernest Maragall finalise an accord to govern Barcelona city

Xavier Trias and Ernest Maragall finalise an accord to govern Barcelona city

Under the city council agreement, Trias will be mayor of the Catalan capital, with Maragall as first deputy mayor

Thursday, 15 of june of 2023 - 22:33

Law professor Joan Queralt to head ERC's Senate list as Republicans add non-party names

Law professor Joan Queralt to head ERC's Senate list as Republicans add non-party names

The proposal is to be presented to the ERC executive today and to the party's national council on Friday

Wednesday, 14 of june of 2023 - 19:20

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Three new Catalan ministers take office in a lightning reshuffle by Pere Aragonès

Three new Catalan ministers take office in a lightning reshuffle by Pere Aragonès

Ester Capella, Anna Simó and David Mascort take over in 3 crisis-affected portfolios: territory, education and climate

Monday, 12 of june of 2023 - 20:27

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Aragonès calls for a "common front" to defend Catalonia from a PP-Vox government in Spain

Aragonès calls for a "common front" to defend Catalonia from a PP-Vox government in Spain

President appeals to sovereignist parties for a strong government, parliament and city councils in defence of Catalonia

Tuesday, 30 of may of 2023 - 21:38

Former minister Jaume Giró will seek to lead the Junts list for the Spanish general election

Former minister Jaume Giró will seek to lead the Junts list for the Spanish general election

In party primaries, Giró will face Míriam Nogueras, who has also confirmed that she will run again

Monday, 29 of may of 2023 - 22:10

Racism raises its head in Spanish election campaign after football fans abuse Vinícius

Racism raises its head in Spanish election campaign after football fans abuse Vinícius

Pedro Sánchez calls for zero tolerance, while cabinet members and candidates deny accusation that "Spain is a racist country"

Monday, 22 of may of 2023 - 22:36

Why is the campaign such an uphill fight for Ernest Maragall if he won four years ago?

Why is the campaign such an uphill fight for Ernest Maragall if he won four years ago?

Xavier Trias's campaign and ERC's strategy of pacts make it difficult for Maragall to lead the discourse against Colau

Friday, 19 of may of 2023 - 22:19

United Nations condemns Spain for breaching the rights of Catalan president Puigdemont

United Nations condemns Spain for breaching the rights of Catalan president Puigdemont

UN Human Rights Committee finds that the Catalan politician was illegally stripped of his seat as an MP in 2018

Thursday, 18 of may of 2023 - 18:37

Why did Jaume Collboni abandon Ada Colau after 8 years of municipal marriage?

Why did Jaume Collboni abandon Ada Colau after 8 years of municipal marriage?

Socialist candidate Collboni seeks to win back voters from left, centre and right - from BComú, to CDC and Cs

Wednesday, 17 of may of 2023 - 22:05

Catalan government finally submits its 2022-27 water management plan to the EU

Catalan government finally submits its 2022-27 water management plan to the EU

The Pere Aragonès executive has not yet specified the aid it will provide to drought-hit farmers

Tuesday, 16 of may of 2023 - 21:27

Why Ada Colau has benefited from Trias's run and hopes that Maragall doesn't collapse

Why Ada Colau has benefited from Trias's run and hopes that Maragall doesn't collapse

The BComú campaign sees the arm-wrestle with Xavier Trias and the anti-Colau strategy as mobilization for its voters

Tuesday, 16 of may of 2023 - 20:41

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Catalan government announces public housing plan in wake of Pedro Sánchez's election promises

Catalan government announces public housing plan in wake of Pedro Sánchez's election promises

Homes that have been empty for 2 years, owned by large property holders, may be liable for expropiation

Wednesday, 10 of may of 2023 - 00:44

Vilagrà, under pressure in Catalan Parliament over exam chaos: "I'm not one to walk away"

Vilagrà, under pressure in Catalan Parliament over exam chaos: "I'm not one to walk away"

Catalan minister reiterates that the outsource contractor is responsible for the exam debacle affecting 13,500 candidates

Friday, 5 of may of 2023 - 19:41

Junts and PSC join forces to oblige Catalan government to accept their drought measures

Junts and PSC join forces to oblige Catalan government to accept their drought measures

A month and four days after the Drought Summit failure, the 3 major parties in the Catalan Parliament have voted together

Thursday, 4 of may of 2023 - 22:34

Boye criticises Barcelona duty court for Ponsatí arrest and asks it to consult EU justice

Boye criticises Barcelona duty court for Ponsatí arrest and asks it to consult EU justice

Lawyer appeals against the denial of 'habeas corpus' and notes that an MEP cannot be arrested without a prior immunity waiver

Friday, 28 of april of 2023 - 22:07

Spain responds to UN questions by boasting of dialogue table and casting ERC as jailer

Spain responds to UN questions by boasting of dialogue table and casting ERC as jailer

Spanish reply to questions points finger at Catalan government since the political prisoners were in Catalan jails

Wednesday, 26 of april of 2023 - 20:52

The five questions of Pere Aragonès to guide the Clarity Agreement experts' group

The five questions of Pere Aragonès to guide the Clarity Agreement experts' group

Catalan president's list makes no mention of independence, and speaks of either a referendum or a "similar mechanism"

Wednesday, 19 of april of 2023 - 19:11

Five UN rapporteurs ask Spain about the "persecution and stigmatization" of ERC

Five UN rapporteurs ask Spain about the "persecution and stigmatization" of ERC

United Nations experts demand information about the repression which members of the Catalan party have suffered

Monday, 17 of april of 2023 - 23:20

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This is the process that Pere Aragonès proposes for a Clarity Agreement in Catalonia

This is the process that Pere Aragonès proposes for a Clarity Agreement in Catalonia

President sets out "circular" mechanism, with public input, defining rules for a way out of the Catalan conflict with Spain

Tuesday, 11 of april of 2023 - 19:21