Council for the Republic 'against' Catalan interests, says unionist group
Pro-independence civic organizations welcome new council led by Puigdemont and call for it to contribute making cause international
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Days and places that shaped exile of Catalan leaders, one year on
Carles Puigdemont and other former officials are free to spread their message in Europe after two failed Spanish extradition requests and 12 days in prison
Catalan delegation in Rome reopened
Foreign action Minister pledges “more ambition” following office being closed due to Spain’s direct rule
Joint pro-independence ticket for European election under discussion
Socialists criticize Puigdemont’s efforts to bring together pro-independence movement in platform
Valls says Barcelona mayor 'represents narcoflats'
Mayoral candidate accuses Ada Colau of "degrading" Catalan capital
Spanish prosecutor to propose sentences for jailed leaders
How many years in prison will be requested and whether rebellion charges are maintained, among top questions to be answered, most likely on November 2
Senior MP of party non-aligned on independence steps down as spokeswoman
Catalunya en Comú-Podem’s Elisenda Alamany leaves post in Parliament after joining group of MPs critical of leadership
Torra would support European march in case of ‘guilty’ sentence
In case of such a verdict for those on trial for the Catalan push for independence and referendum, some leaders have spoken of a possible march throughout Europe
New pro-independence platform founded
The Crida Nacional per la República (National Call for the Republic) will hold their Constituent Congress on January 19
Cs leader: ‘the Spanish people say no to pardons’
Albert Rivera criticized what he called the “prison pact,” referring to Spanish politician’s visit to Catalan prison to discuss budget
ALDE expels Puigdemont’s party
PDeCAT ascribes decision to "harassment campaign," while Ciutadans expresses "satisfaction" at becoming the only Spanish representatives within European liberals
Catalan president vindicates declaration of independence, on year on
Quim Torra insisted he will “not accept any sentence other than full absolution” for Catalan leaders in prison
Catalonia overlooks first anniversary of suspended independence declaration
Pro-independence parties avoid commemorating events on October 27
Barcelona condemns Spanish monarchy and asks for its abolition
Local council passes motion against the king after Madrid brings to court similar decision by the Catalan parliament
Madrid takes anti-monarchy motion to court despite counsel not to do so
Catalan Parliament passed text condemning king, and Spain’s Council of State says chamber can “take stances contrary to constitution”
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