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Spanish electoral commission leaves Toni Comín without MEP credentials

Spanish electoral commission leaves Toni Comín without MEP credentials

Spanish body again ignores EU jurisprudence and won't recognize Toni Comín as an MEP unless he swears on the constitution

Martí Odriozola i Marcé / Abel Degà

Monday, 1 of july of 2024 - 22:58

Which of the European Parliament mega-groups will Catalan MEPs join up with, after June 9th?

Which of the European Parliament mega-groups will Catalan MEPs join up with, after June 9th?

These are the EU parliamentary groups with whom the Catalan MEPs will be allied after the European elections

John McAulay

Tuesday, 28 of may of 2024 - 23:25

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EU chamber should have declared Puigdemont and Comín to be MEPs in 2019, asserts advocate general

EU chamber should have declared Puigdemont and Comín to be MEPs in 2019, asserts advocate general

Court of Justice lawyer proposes that judges annul earlier General Court ruling which backed the Parliament over Puigdemont

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 11 of april of 2024 - 20:01

Anti-Catalan immersion MEP Dolors Montserrat admits that EU has no competence in education systems

Anti-Catalan immersion MEP Dolors Montserrat admits that EU has no competence in education systems

ERC's Diana Riba has made public a letter in which the PP representative admits that the EU has no competencies in education

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 27 of february of 2024 - 22:45

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Tense European Parliament debate over "instrumentalized" mission against Catalan language

Tense European Parliament debate over "instrumentalized" mission against Catalan language

Socialists, Greens and Catalan independentists request postponement of debate due to delay in receiving the report

Pedro Ruiz

Wednesday, 14 of february of 2024 - 19:50

MEPs' Catalan mission is part of "catalanophobic crusade" by PP and Vox, says government

MEPs' Catalan mission is part of "catalanophobic crusade" by PP and Vox, says government

Catalan executive says the PP has "shamefully" manipulated European institutions such as the Petitions Committee

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 13 of february of 2024 - 23:28

Draft report by MEPs opposed to Catalan language immersion demands equivalence with Spanish

Draft report by MEPs opposed to Catalan language immersion demands equivalence with Spanish

The text, to be debated on Wednesday, regrets that the court ruling imposing a 25% Spanish quota in schools is not applied

Vicenç Pagès / ACN

Tuesday, 13 of february of 2024 - 18:47

The PSOE also sees Russians

The PSOE also sees Russians

José Antich

Friday, 9 of february of 2024 - 17:46

PP forces European Parliament to demand probe of alleged Russian links to Catalan independence

PP forces European Parliament to demand probe of alleged Russian links to Catalan independence

After spying accusation against Latvian MEP, chamber calls for a Spanish probe of "alleged" independentist-Russia links

Alba Solé Ingla

Thursday, 8 of february of 2024 - 23:26

MEPs make clear the bias of their Catalan language mission, citing Spanish nationalist arguments

MEPs make clear the bias of their Catalan language mission, citing Spanish nationalist arguments

Mission leader Yana Toom regrets that parents who sought 25% Spanish quota suffer "social exclusion and intimidation"

John McAulay

Wednesday, 20 of december of 2023 - 22:11

DOCUMENT: Fundació Bofill report to MEPs stresses "educational equity" of Catalan school model

DOCUMENT: Fundació Bofill report to MEPs stresses "educational equity" of Catalan school model

Education think tank's report to MEPs says that Catalan system is a "basic pillar of coexistence" and "bilingually efficient"

John McAulay / El Nacional

Tuesday, 19 of december of 2023 - 22:13

These are the voices who will speak against Catalan language immersion to the mission of MEPs

These are the voices who will speak against Catalan language immersion to the mission of MEPs

The EU mission, organized by Spanish nationalist parties, is tailor-made to agitate for the rejection of the Catalan model

John McAulay

Monday, 18 of december of 2023 - 20:14

EU mission to study Catalan language immersion has a Spanish nationalist bias, says Plataforma

EU mission to study Catalan language immersion has a Spanish nationalist bias, says Plataforma

The language NGO, Plataforma per la Llengua, has asked Roberta Metsola to "intervene" to prevent the EU chamber's mission

Malena Ramajo

Friday, 15 of december of 2023 - 19:32

Sánchez and Puigdemont, jousting in Strasbourg

Sánchez and Puigdemont, jousting in Strasbourg

José Antich

Thursday, 14 of december of 2023 - 18:10

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"It's in our hands," says Sánchez to Puigdemont, while MEPs battle over the Catalan amnesty law

"It's in our hands," says Sánchez to Puigdemont, while MEPs battle over the Catalan amnesty law

The Socialist PM defends the solidity of Spanish democracy as criticisms rain down from the right and far-right

Marta Lasalas, special correspondent

Wednesday, 13 of december of 2023 - 21:42

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Puigdemont warns Sánchez over Catalan language: "Missed chances can have unpleasant consequences"

Puigdemont warns Sánchez over Catalan language: "Missed chances can have unpleasant consequences"

Puigdemont spotlighted Spain's failure to achieve official status for Catalan under its EU presidency

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 13 of december of 2023 - 19:25

European Parliament calls on Commission to clarify if Spain is able to use Pegasus spyware

European Parliament calls on Commission to clarify if Spain is able to use Pegasus spyware

EU chamber also censures Israel for impeding the investigation into the use of Pegasus in Spain

John McAulay

Thursday, 23 of november of 2023 - 21:18

Amnesty: the past burdens the PSOE in Strasbourg

Amnesty: the past burdens the PSOE in Strasbourg

José Antich

Thursday, 23 of november of 2023 - 18:00

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Head-on clash in the European Parliament over the Catalan amnesty

Head-on clash in the European Parliament over the Catalan amnesty

Defenders and detractors of Spain's proposed amnesty law spent 2 hours scrapping with each other in the Strasbourg chamber

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 22 of november of 2023 - 22:39

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Clara Ponsatí tells EU Parliament: "Catalans have the right to be represented in Catalan" | VIDEO

Clara Ponsatí tells EU Parliament: "Catalans have the right to be represented in Catalan" | VIDEO

Language rights are basic for all Europeans, asserts MEP, adding that "the reason why Catalan is banned is not economic"

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Thursday, 14 of september of 2023 - 20:35

The proposal to regulate the right to self-determination in the European Union

The proposal to regulate the right to self-determination in the European Union

Proposal by MEPs emphasises the European dimension of self-determination processes and the role that the EU must play

Nura Portella / El Nacional

Tuesday, 12 of september of 2023 - 23:07

The Streisand effect and Hermann Tertsch stir up opening of Catalonia exhibition in Brussels

The Streisand effect and Hermann Tertsch stir up opening of Catalonia exhibition in Brussels

Junts exhibition opens after European Parliament ordered the removal of an image of a Catalan referendum ballot box

Marta Lasalas, special correspondent

Tuesday, 5 of september of 2023 - 21:37

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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

Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí: are they in danger of arrest?

Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí: are they in danger of arrest?

With the EU General Court withdrawing the Junts MEPs' immunity, Carles Puigdemont says he will be travelling to Strasbourg

Mayte Piulachs / Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 5 of july of 2023 - 19:13

Why could the EU court ruling over Puigdemont's immunity become irrelevant?

Why could the EU court ruling over Puigdemont's immunity become irrelevant?

On Wednesday July 5th, the EU General Court will publish two rulings on the immunity of MEPs Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsati

Mayte Piulachs / Marta Lasalas

Friday, 30 of june of 2023 - 22:22

Clara Ponsatí warns judge Pablo Llarena: "I won't put my schedule in the hands of a fanatic"

Clara Ponsatí warns judge Pablo Llarena: "I won't put my schedule in the hands of a fanatic"

The pro-independence MEP maintains that the Spanish arrest warrant issued against her "is again illegal"

Judit Pellicer

Tuesday, 27 of june of 2023 - 19:23

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EU Parliament calls on Spain to make a "full, fair and effective" investigation of Catalangate

EU Parliament calls on Spain to make a "full, fair and effective" investigation of Catalangate

MEPs adopt report insisting that Spain clarify its espionage against all 65 known targets in Catalan pro-independence circles

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Thursday, 15 of june of 2023 - 19:35

European General Court to release decision on Puigdemont's immunity on July 5th

European General Court to release decision on Puigdemont's immunity on July 5th

The European General Court will announce the ruling on the exiled Catalan MEPs on Wednesday, July 5th

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Thursday, 25 of may of 2023 - 22:58

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Pegasus rapporteur warns EU on spyware: "If you let this go on, you are complicit in destroying democracy"

Pegasus rapporteur warns EU on spyware: "If you let this go on, you are complicit in destroying democracy"

MEP Sophie In’T Veld stated that the European institutions have "a moral duty to EU citizens" to act against spyware abuse

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall / El Nacional

Tuesday, 9 of may of 2023 - 22:57

EU committee approves Pegasus report, which "follows Spanish government line", says Puigdemont

EU committee approves Pegasus report, which "follows Spanish government line", says Puigdemont

Report stresses the gravity of cyberespionage, but asserts that Spain has an independent judicial system offering safeguards

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Monday, 8 of may of 2023 - 23:11

Supreme Court gives Ponsatí five days to present petition for protection as an MEP

Supreme Court gives Ponsatí five days to present petition for protection as an MEP

Judge Pablo Llarena also wants the parties to say whether MEP's no-show should lead to an arrest warrant against her

Jaume Vich

Monday, 24 of april of 2023 - 16:51

"An attack on the European Parliament's integrity": lawyer spied on when arguing Puigdemont's immunity

"An attack on the European Parliament's integrity": lawyer spied on when arguing Puigdemont's immunity

Gonzalo Boye tells the Pegasus committee that Spain's Pegasus espionage is an "attack on the Catalan national minority"

Thursday, 20 of april of 2023 - 19:15

Clara Ponsatí confronts the European Parliament's president and provokes a dispute in the plenary

Clara Ponsatí confronts the European Parliament's president and provokes a dispute in the plenary

The Catalan MEP criticises the president of the EU chamber for not having defended her immunity in the face of her arrest

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 29 of march of 2023 - 18:20

Carles Puigdemont calls on Roberta Metsola to intervene "this very day" to protect Ponsatí

Carles Puigdemont calls on Roberta Metsola to intervene "this very day" to protect Ponsatí

Exiled Catalan leader tells the European Parliament's president she must "not look the other way" after MEP Ponsatí's arrest

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Tuesday, 28 of march of 2023 - 20:53

Spanish Congress agrees to digital meeting with Pegasus MEPs after snubbing them

Spanish Congress agrees to digital meeting with Pegasus MEPs after snubbing them

Spanish defence committee will meet European delegation online after failing to show at Madrid meeting on day of Vox motion

El Nacional

Friday, 24 of march of 2023 - 22:18

Pegasus committee rebukes Spanish government: "We haven't received significant information"

Pegasus committee rebukes Spanish government: "We haven't received significant information"

MEPs excuse the Spanish government for some of the visit's failings, but also present a number of unanswered questions

Jaume Vich

Tuesday, 21 of march of 2023 - 20:02

Madrid slams the door on Europe's Pegasus committee

Madrid slams the door on Europe's Pegasus committee

José Antich

Friday, 17 of march of 2023 - 18:01

EU committee on Pegasus spyware finds obstacles in its way as it prepares Madrid visit

EU committee on Pegasus spyware finds obstacles in its way as it prepares Madrid visit

The EU mission arrives on Monday, a Madrid public holiday, with its impact also diluted by Vox's no-confidence motion

Jaume Vich

Wednesday, 15 of march of 2023 - 19:29

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PSOE, PP, Cs and Vox want to remove Catalangate references from EU report on Pegasus

PSOE, PP, Cs and Vox want to remove Catalangate references from EU report on Pegasus

Sara Brull i Ortega

Thursday, 9 of march of 2023 - 20:35

Attacks on Catalan

Attacks on Catalan

José Antich

Monday, 6 of march of 2023 - 17:13