Pere Aragonès

A Catalan independence movement punch-up, less than a week before the Diada

A Catalan independence movement punch-up, less than a week before the Diada

President Aragonès's break with the ANC coincides with a moment of maximum tension between the Catalan government partners

Nicolas Tomás

Monday, 5 of september of 2022 - 23:14

ANC to Aragonès: "We're not against anyone, but don't back being an autonomous community"

ANC to Aragonès: "We're not against anyone, but don't back being an autonomous community"

Catalan president Aragonès has announced he won't attend the ANC's unitary independence movement march on September 11th

John McAulay

Friday, 2 of september of 2022 - 19:52

Catalan president Pere Aragonès will not attend the 'Diada' pro-independence march

Catalan president Pere Aragonès will not attend the 'Diada' pro-independence march

This year's Catalan National Day independence rally, organized by the ANC, aims to put "the heat on the institutions again"

John McAulay

Friday, 2 of september of 2022 - 18:47

Pro-independence leaders react to UN ruling: "A slap in the face for Spain"

Pro-independence leaders react to UN ruling: "A slap in the face for Spain"

Puigdemont calls for Spain to "assume responsibility" while Junqueras asserts that "the repression can't continue"

El Nacional

Wednesday, 31 of august of 2022 - 19:54

Aragonès in Paris: "Catalonia wants to be a state in the United States of Europe"

Aragonès in Paris: "Catalonia wants to be a state in the United States of Europe"

Pere Aragonès underlined the contribution Catalonia can make to European energy autonomy in debate held by France's MEDEF

Nicolas Tomás

Tuesday, 30 of august of 2022 - 19:41

Catalan president to debate independence with French interior minister in Paris

Catalan president to debate independence with French interior minister in Paris

Catalonia's Pere Aragonès is to take part in the debate: 'Autonomous or independent. But European above all!'

John McAulay

Wednesday, 24 of august of 2022 - 22:07

CUP deputy floats idea of early election in Catalonia if ERC rejects confidence vote

CUP deputy floats idea of early election in Catalonia if ERC rejects confidence vote

Eulàlia Reguant defends midterm confidence vote and is critical of the policies of the minority Catalan government so far

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 24 of august of 2022 - 19:36

Aragonès to make a "broad proposal" for Catalan self-determination in September

Aragonès to make a "broad proposal" for Catalan self-determination in September

Catalan president names the CUP and the Comuns as preferred partners for budget support and closes the door on the PSC

ACN / Nura Portella

Tuesday, 23 of august of 2022 - 18:36

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Aragonès won't give up on dialogue table even if Spain has a change of government

Aragonès won't give up on dialogue table even if Spain has a change of government

Catalan president defends the importance of the "partial agreements" made in July, at the table's third meeting in 30 months

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Friday, 19 of august of 2022 - 20:55

European Commission supports Germany and says Midcat gas pipeline is a priority

European Commission supports Germany and says Midcat gas pipeline is a priority

The EC had already urged more connections between the Spanish state and the rest of Europe as the crisis with Russia began

Sara Brull i Ortega

Friday, 12 of august of 2022 - 18:43

Aragonès on new tax figures: "We need a Catalan state to end the historical plunder"

Aragonès on new tax figures: "We need a Catalan state to end the historical plunder"

Pere Aragonès denounces Catalonia's chronic underfunding, "resulting from an unfair and arbitrary model"

John McAulay

Thursday, 4 of august of 2022 - 18:52

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Aragonès admits that Borràs case could cause "difficulties" and calls to end "scrapping"

Aragonès admits that Borràs case could cause "difficulties" and calls to end "scrapping"

Catalan president asserts that the dejudicialization agreed at the dialogue table must lead to progress by the end of 2022

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 2 of august of 2022 - 20:08

Aragonès-Sánchez meeting: dialogue table convened for the last week of July

Aragonès-Sánchez meeting: dialogue table convened for the last week of July

The meeting should result in the "first partial agreements" on the dejudicialization of the independence process' politics

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 15 of july of 2022 - 19:45

The European Commission returns to the Palau

The European Commission returns to the Palau

José Antich

Friday, 1 of july of 2022 - 17:32

Aragonès mends fences with Junts, guaranteeing a joint position toward the state

Aragonès mends fences with Junts, guaranteeing a joint position toward the state

In Parliament, the Catalan president tells Junts's Batet that he is committed to a common strategy on relations with Sánchez

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 29 of june of 2022 - 22:51

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Aragonès and Puigneró demand action by Spanish minister on skipped Catalan investments

Aragonès and Puigneró demand action by Spanish minister on skipped Catalan investments

Transport minister Raquel Sánchez's explanations over the investments were completely insufficient for the Catalan leaders

Adrià Rovira

Wednesday, 1 of june of 2022 - 19:33

Aragonès, on PM's Catalangate appearance: "The key questions are still unanswered"

Aragonès, on PM's Catalangate appearance: "The key questions are still unanswered"

Catalan president tells Spanish PM that it's not good enough to "downplay the espionage and let the time go by"

John McAulay

Thursday, 26 of may of 2022 - 22:56

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

Spanish intelligence told government in 2019 it was spying on Catalan VP Aragonès

Spanish intelligence told government in 2019 it was spying on Catalan VP Aragonès

CNI spy agency told the Sánchez executive they were spying on Pere Aragonès, suspected of coordinating CDR activists

Judit Pellicer

Wednesday, 11 of may of 2022 - 19:50

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Sánchez ignores espionage in Barcelona speech despite Aragonès's warning

Sánchez ignores espionage in Barcelona speech despite Aragonès's warning

Spanish PM avoids Catalangate issue a day after spy agency admissions, only mentioning his "respect for Catalonia"

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 6 of may of 2022 - 21:14

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Catalan president receives Spanish PM: "The situation is grave. A meeting is urgent"

Catalan president receives Spanish PM: "The situation is grave. A meeting is urgent"

President Aragonès talks to PM Sánchez in front of the cameras and they agree to arrange a meeting

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 6 of may of 2022 - 18:44

Aragonès demands dismissals after CNI spying admissions; Sánchez pleads ignorance

Aragonès demands dismissals after CNI spying admissions; Sánchez pleads ignorance

Maximum tension between Catalan and Spanish leaderships on eve of Pedro Sánchez's visit to Barcelona

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 5 of may of 2022 - 21:04

Aragonès, "pained" that Sánchez's response on Catalangate is destroying dialogue

Aragonès, "pained" that Sánchez's response on Catalangate is destroying dialogue

Catalan president says his commitment to dialogue is "rock-solid", but warns Spanish PM that a "turning point" is needed

Carme Rocamora

Wednesday, 4 of may of 2022 - 19:42

Aragonès's demand on Sánchez: that the minister Robles must go

Aragonès's demand on Sánchez: that the minister Robles must go

José Antich

Thursday, 28 of april of 2022 - 17:51

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Aragonès demands the head of the Spanish defence minister for Catalangate

Aragonès demands the head of the Spanish defence minister for Catalangate

Catalan president tells chamber that the minister Robles is either incompetent or in breach of basic democratic principles

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 27 of april of 2022 - 21:20

Aragonès calls for heads to roll

Aragonès calls for heads to roll

José Antich

Friday, 22 of april of 2022 - 18:05

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Aragonès warns Sánchez : "Someone has to assume responsibility for CatalanGate"

Aragonès warns Sánchez : "Someone has to assume responsibility for CatalanGate"

Catalan president advises that ERC collaboration with Spanish government is unviable without a full response to spy case

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 21 of april of 2022 - 21:19

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CatalanGate: Aragonès points finger at CNI spy agency, Borràs wants heads to roll

CatalanGate: Aragonès points finger at CNI spy agency, Borràs wants heads to roll

Catalan president demands accountability from Spanish government, but speaker Borràs calls directly for PSOE resignations

El Nacional

Wednesday, 20 of april of 2022 - 20:42

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Aragonès speaks only of "damaged" trust with Sánchez after CatalanGate exposé

Aragonès speaks only of "damaged" trust with Sánchez after CatalanGate exposé

Catalan president has demanded a "face-to-face" meeting with Sánchez to clarify his responsibility

Carme Rocamora

Tuesday, 19 of april of 2022 - 21:34

Aragonès seeks broad party support to obtain crisis financing from Spanish state

Aragonès seeks broad party support to obtain crisis financing from Spanish state

Catalan president calls opposition parties to "consensus" meeting over Ukraine crisis

Carme Rocamora

Tuesday, 12 of april of 2022 - 23:09

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Catalan president Aragonès defends language pact that recognizes Spanish in schools

Catalan president Aragonès defends language pact that recognizes Spanish in schools

Leader stresses "broad political consensus" of a deal supported by PSC and Comuns but not by some Catalan language groups

John McAulay

Friday, 25 of march of 2022 - 20:21

Pere Aragonès advises the Catalan independence movement to "stop navel gazing"

Pere Aragonès advises the Catalan independence movement to "stop navel gazing"

The movement needs to "explain its project for the country" to win back support that today's CEO poll suggests it has lost

Marta Lasalas / special correspondent

Thursday, 17 of march of 2022 - 22:57

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Aragonès dodges Rufián issue but notes: "Catalonia's reference must be Europe"

Aragonès dodges Rufián issue but notes: "Catalonia's reference must be Europe"

Catalan president stands behind besieged education minister and asserts willingness to broaden dialogue with teachers

Marta Lasalas / special correspondent

Wednesday, 16 of march of 2022 - 22:55

"A strategic issue": Catalan president defends MidCat gas pipeline on Germany visit

"A strategic issue": Catalan president defends MidCat gas pipeline on Germany visit

Pere Aragonès begins two-day trip to Germany, meeting with the president of Baden-Württemberg

Marta Lasalas / special correspondent

Wednesday, 16 of march of 2022 - 19:13

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Aragonès will attend Spanish regional leaders' meeting: "The situation is exceptional"

Aragonès will attend Spanish regional leaders' meeting: "The situation is exceptional"

Ukraine crisis requires "bold measures" says Catalan president, reversing earlier decision on value of the conference

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Thursday, 10 of march of 2022 - 19:53

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Catalan president backs sending arms to Ukraine, but ERC's Rufián and the CUP disagree

Catalan president backs sending arms to Ukraine, but ERC's Rufián and the CUP disagree

Lack of unanimity on arms issue among Catalan pro-independence voices is also replicated in Spain's PSOE-Podemos executive

El Nacional

Wednesday, 2 of march of 2022 - 20:44

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Catalan government activates transversal group to respond to Ukraine war

Catalan government activates transversal group to respond to Ukraine war

Eight Catalan ministries are part of group which will give special attention to "possible humanitarian crises"

Pedro Ruiz

Thursday, 24 of february of 2022 - 20:58

The recognition of Jordi Pujol divides the Catalan government

The recognition of Jordi Pujol divides the Catalan government

Inclusion of historic Catalan leader, who has yet to stand trial on corruption charges, was criticised by ERC voices

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 22 of february of 2022 - 20:22

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Aragonès, on Puigdemont: "I don't want to negotiate in the name of anyone"

Aragonès, on Puigdemont: "I don't want to negotiate in the name of anyone"

Aragonès warns that without "progress and agreements" in dialogue, the continuity of Sánchez's government is not guaranteed

Alba Solé Ingla

Wednesday, 16 of february of 2022 - 21:11

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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