Exile

Gonzalo Boye warns EU court that Spain is "misleading" it over Puigdemont's immunity

Gonzalo Boye warns EU court that Spain is "misleading" it over Puigdemont's immunity

Defence lawyer for the exiled Catalan MEPs of the Junts party argues in Luxembourg that they still hold immunity

Mayte Piulachs / special correspondent

Thursday, 24 of november of 2022 - 19:56

Metsola denies that a decision has been made over Puigdemont's MEP seat

Metsola denies that a decision has been made over Puigdemont's MEP seat

Earlier, Spain's 'El Mundo' asserted that the EU chamber's president had said she was about to withdraw the Catalans' seats

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Tuesday, 22 of november of 2022 - 20:07

Lawyer Boye sent to trial in Spain as EU justice hearings loom for Catalan exiles

Lawyer Boye sent to trial in Spain as EU justice hearings loom for Catalan exiles

Lawyer defending Carles Puigdemont is to be prosecuted by Spain's National Audience for alleged money laundering

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Friday, 18 of november of 2022 - 19:16

Nadia offers it to Carles on a platter

Nadia offers it to Carles on a platter

Elisa Beni

Wednesday, 16 of november of 2022 - 22:39

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Boye: "The sedition reform changes nothing for Puigdemont and doesn't meet ECHR criteria"

Boye: "The sedition reform changes nothing for Puigdemont and doesn't meet ECHR criteria"

Lawyer says Spain's proposed new law is not a sedition repeal, but a "substitution of norms", and its vagueness remains

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 11 of november of 2022 - 23:07

How will the repeal of sedition affect the convicted Catalan leaders and the exiles?

How will the repeal of sedition affect the convicted Catalan leaders and the exiles?

Law reform might not change the situation for those who, as well as sedition, are accused or convicted of misuse of funds

Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 11 of november of 2022 - 19:38

The pieces of the puzzle

The pieces of the puzzle

Gonzalo Boye

Friday, 4 of november of 2022 - 23:46

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Spanish government to Puigdemont: "This fugitive gentleman has to settle with justice"

Spanish government to Puigdemont: "This fugitive gentleman has to settle with justice"

Spanish executive doesn't deny it met with Puigdemont, while accusing PP's Feijóo of being led by the party's "ultras"

Nicolas Tomás

Monday, 31 of october of 2022 - 18:57

The communication between Carles Puigdemont and Pedro Sánchez

The communication between Carles Puigdemont and Pedro Sánchez

José Antich

Monday, 31 of october of 2022 - 17:22

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Catalonia's UDI: "Valid", says Puigdemont, and the "only realistic path" to independence

Catalonia's UDI: "Valid", says Puigdemont, and the "only realistic path" to independence

Five years after the Unilateral Declaration of Independence, Carles Puigdemont calls on the Catalan movement to take stock

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Thursday, 27 of october of 2022 - 22:20

Spanish nationalist assaults Carles Puigdemont at Vienna Airport: "To jail!"

Spanish nationalist assaults Carles Puigdemont at Vienna Airport: "To jail!"

The Central European University in Vienna had received Spanish pressure to not allow the pro-independence politician to speak

Lluís Bou

Friday, 23 of september of 2022 - 20:49

Council of Europe rapporteur evades Spain's offensive against Catalonia report

Council of Europe rapporteur evades Spain's offensive against Catalonia report

Council publishes Cilevičs' follow-up report, denouncing Spain's continued persecution and the Catalangate espionage

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 21 of june of 2022 - 22:26

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Spanish judge jokes about Puigdemont in hearing: "He was shitting his panties, no?"

Spanish judge jokes about Puigdemont in hearing: "He was shitting his panties, no?"

Volhov case judge joked about the expression 'shat his panties': "It means he's a weak, cowardly person."

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 2 of june of 2022 - 18:54

Puigdemont calls for Catalans to mobilize: "I rebel against this lethargic present"

Puigdemont calls for Catalans to mobilize: "I rebel against this lethargic present"

Catalan president in exile calls to "change partisan calculations for the good of the country" in an Instagram message

Sara Brull i Ortega

Wednesday, 1 of june of 2022 - 21:11

Justice in Europe, revenge in Spain

Justice in Europe, revenge in Spain

José Antich

Wednesday, 25 of may of 2022 - 17:24

EU court returns interim immunity as MEPs to Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí

EU court returns interim immunity as MEPs to Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí

European Court of Justice notes that fact that MEPs haven't been arrested so far "does not mean that they cannot be arrested"

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 24 of may of 2022 - 20:48

Valtònyc, a great victory

Valtònyc, a great victory

José Antich

Wednesday, 18 of may of 2022 - 17:57

Valtònyc hands Spain its final defeat, ending 4-year fight against extradition

Valtònyc hands Spain its final defeat, ending 4-year fight against extradition

Extradition case for Mallorcan rapper is definitively closed after Belgian prosecutors decide not to appeal court ruling

Berto Sagrera

Tuesday, 17 of may of 2022 - 19:28

Aragonès to meet with Puigdemont in Brussels next week

Aragonès to meet with Puigdemont in Brussels next week

The president of Catalonia will travel to Belgium for meetings with Catalan MEPs from ERC, Junts, PSC and Comuns

Sara Brull i Ortega

Friday, 13 of may of 2022 - 21:16

Puigdemont, outraged after CNI confession: "Spain is a threat to democracy"

Puigdemont, outraged after CNI confession: "Spain is a threat to democracy"

Catalan MEP notes that the vast majority of those spied on from his contacts and family are not part of any court case

Lluís Bou

Thursday, 5 of may of 2022 - 22:59

Puigdemont, in Austria: "If it depends on Spain, Catalangate won't be resolved"

Puigdemont, in Austria: "If it depends on Spain, Catalangate won't be resolved"

Exiled leader notes that the EU leaders are "brave with Orbán, but go quiet when they discover that Spain is spying on us"

John McAulay

Friday, 29 of april of 2022 - 21:15

Council for the Catalan Republic presents its new leadership: all the names

Council for the Catalan Republic presents its new leadership: all the names

Puigdemont is to chair exile body alongside exiled ministers, members of Junts, Poble Lliure, Demòcrates and civil society

Carme Rocamora

Friday, 8 of april of 2022 - 19:28

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Catalan pro-independence MEPs refute "immoral" claims in bitter EU debate on Putin

Catalan pro-independence MEPs refute "immoral" claims in bitter EU debate on Putin

Toni Comín notes that "some MEPs are taking advantage of deaths in Ukraine to legitimize their obsessions over Catalonia"

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 6 of april of 2022 - 20:20

Puigdemont, in the hands of the ECJ

Puigdemont, in the hands of the ECJ

José Antich

Wednesday, 6 of april of 2022 - 17:49

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Key points at ECJ hearing: Spanish judicial deficiencies and court's competence

Key points at ECJ hearing: Spanish judicial deficiencies and court's competence

Questions asked by EU judges suggest a range of views on matter raised by Spanish Supreme Court in relation to Catalan exiles

M. Lasalas and M. Piulachs / special correspondents

Tuesday, 5 of april of 2022 - 23:14

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Boye: "It's gone on long enough, this persecution for having called a referendum"

Boye: "It's gone on long enough, this persecution for having called a referendum"

At EU Court of Justice hearing, lawyer warns that Puigdemont and his Catalan colleagues "have no guarantee of a fair trial"

Marta Lasalas / special correspondent

Tuesday, 5 of april of 2022 - 19:57

"Pride in the resilience of exile": Òmnium leader Xavier Antich visits Puigdemont

"Pride in the resilience of exile": Òmnium leader Xavier Antich visits Puigdemont

Antich, new president of the key pro-independence organization, has met with Catalan political exiles in Waterloo

Carme Rocamora

Friday, 1 of april of 2022 - 22:43

Meritxell Serret, exiled Catalan minister who returned, sent to disobedience trial

Meritxell Serret, exiled Catalan minister who returned, sent to disobedience trial

Spanish Supreme Court considers that, as she is not accused of misuse of funds, jurisdiction falls to the TSJC in Catalonia

Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 29 of march of 2022 - 22:48

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The man who wasn't there: how Mallorcan rapper Valtònyc went into exile

The man who wasn't there: how Mallorcan rapper Valtònyc went into exile

Musician convicted for his lyrics tells how he put the Spanish Civil Guard off the scent in order to leave the country

Nura Portella

Wednesday, 23 of february of 2022 - 22:25

EU justice sets outs the limits of European Arrest Warrants

EU justice sets outs the limits of European Arrest Warrants

The situation of the accused, the nature of the offence and the impartiality of the court must all be taken into account

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 22 of february of 2022 - 22:17

Council for the Republic calls plenary to vote on Puigdemont as its president

Council for the Republic calls plenary to vote on Puigdemont as its president

Lluís Bou

Friday, 18 of february of 2022 - 19:22

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Puigdemont: "Our return will not be through personal solution nor political pact"

Puigdemont: "Our return will not be through personal solution nor political pact"

Exiled leader reclaims international role "without complexes" for Council for the Republic in Catalan independence process

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 16 of february of 2022 - 19:45

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Catalan government plays down criticism of Aragonès speech by independence allies

Catalan government plays down criticism of Aragonès speech by independence allies

After criticism from ANC, Junts and Carles Puigdemont, spokesperson notes that "it shows the need for a new stage"

El Nacional

Tuesday, 15 of february of 2022 - 21:49

Spanish Supreme Court "flatly" rejects Puigdemont demand to recuse judge Llarena

Spanish Supreme Court "flatly" rejects Puigdemont demand to recuse judge Llarena

Four exiled Catalan politicians accused Llarena of lack of impartiality for accepting an honour from a Spanish foundation

Pepa Masó

Tuesday, 15 of february of 2022 - 18:56

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PP chairperson interrupts as MEPs try to speak Catalan in European Parliament

PP chairperson interrupts as MEPs try to speak Catalan in European Parliament

European Commission refuses to endorse arguments of pressure group that backs Spanish language in Catalan schools

Lluís Bou

Monday, 7 of february of 2022 - 21:33

New extradition hearing for Valtònyc: from 'lèse majesté' to insulting an authority

New extradition hearing for Valtònyc: from 'lèse majesté' to insulting an authority

Belgian appeal court notes that a monarch is not entitled to protection over what is established in the Penal Code

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 19 of january of 2022 - 19:13

Belgian appeals court orders repeat trial for Valtònyc over lyrics insulting royalty

Belgian appeals court orders repeat trial for Valtònyc over lyrics insulting royalty

Belgian high court partially supports prosecutors and question of lyrics about Spanish royal family will again be examined

Joel Carrasco Albertus

Tuesday, 18 of january of 2022 - 19:26

A lead-weighted lifebuoy to fight against Puigdemont

A lead-weighted lifebuoy to fight against Puigdemont

José Antich

Wednesday, 5 of january of 2022 - 17:53

Poland and Romania align with Spain against Puigdemont over EU justice questions

Poland and Romania align with Spain against Puigdemont over EU justice questions

EU countries with submissions on exiled Catalan politicians' case have presented their arguments to Luxembourg court

Judit Pellicer

Tuesday, 4 of january of 2022 - 21:18

Belgian public prosecution office appeals against refusal to extradite Valtònyc

Belgian public prosecution office appeals against refusal to extradite Valtònyc

The Court of Cassation of Brussels will hold a hearing on January 11th to decide the case.

Mayte Piulachs

Wednesday, 29 of december of 2021 - 19:44