91 new judicial positions to be created in Catalonia during 2026
73 positions will be for courts of first instance, 17 for provincial courts of appeal, and one for the Catalan High Court
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Gelida wall collapse followed inspections that found no safety risk, Spanish government says
Transport minister Óscar Puente confirms highways authority responsible for wall that collapsed in fatal train incident
Sánchez to host meeting of progressive leaders in Barcelona in April
Spanish PM rules out participating in Trump's "Board of Peace"
Catalan president leaves intensive care as recovery from rare infection continues
Salvador Illa is stable, fever-free and reporting significantly less pain as he remains in hospital for treatment
President Illa is suffering from pubic osteomyelitis caused by a bacterial infection
Vall d'Hebron Hospital doctors say president's health is "progressing favourably"
President Illa to remain in hospital for two weeks due to muscular pain over weekend
Socialist leader Salvador Illa arrived at the hospital on Saturday after going for his daily jog
President urges greater decision-making role for women at Catalonia International Prize ceremony
Salvador Illa hails Israeli and Palestinian peace activists as proof that peace "is possible despite difficulties"
Spain's finance minister says new regional funding plan is voluntary amid PP opposition
Bilateral meetings will explain details of financing deal agreed by Spanish government and pro-independence ERC
Left-wing parties reach deal to establish new tourist tax across Catalonia
Tax raise to be implemented from April
Spain's Foreign Minister says Catalan to become EU official language 'sooner or later'
José Manuel Albares says negotiations are 'ongoing' with skeptical countries
Farmers lift roadblocks across Catalonia after five days of Mercosur deal protests
Protesters on AP-7 and C-16 unblock motorways after meeting with President Illa leaves them "satisfied"
Spanish and Catalan governments create new joint Rodalies company
Operator due to start running Catalonia's commuter rail network in 2027
Farmers warn AP-7 blockade will stay unless government delivers 'tangible action'
The key motorway has been blocked for four days as farmers protest against an EU-Mercosur deal they say threatens their livelihoods
Farmers ease some roadblocks but keep key ones in place for third day of Mercosur deal protest
Roadblocks on A-2 have been lifted, while those on AP-7, C-16 and at Port of Tarragona remain in place
President Illa hails Catalonia's 'solidarity' with Spain as new funding deal secures €4.7 billion
ERC's Junqueras warns Congress approval still needed while Spanish finance minister says model is "not custom-made" for any specific territory
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