Catalan Socialists: the only unionist party with hopes on winning the presidency
Salvador Illa, Spain’s former health minister, has garnered huge public support for the party since announcing his candidacy
Salvador Illa, Spain’s former health minister, has garnered huge public support for the party since announcing his candidacy
4 in 10 Barcelona voters will be sent to new polling stations on February 14
CUP and ERC leaders criticize JxCat candidate choice, under investigation for alleged irregular public contracts
Alliance of groups both for and against independence had been mooted as alternative to pro-indy government
Uncertainty surrounds election over who will be able to form coalitions and who will hold the highest office
Suffrage depends on country of citizenship, not residence, with few exceptions
Judges overrule government decree to postpone the vote
Parties hold opening rallies, with judges debating whether should be delayed and prosecutor against postponement
Government rules out vaccinating election workers ahead of the February 14 election
Politician will be frontrunner of Socialist party in upcoming Catalan election
Despite court rulings and appeals over date change, parliamentary groups are preparing strategies for earlier vote
Decision to allow postponement could be announced ten days into campaigning
Survey estimates victory for Socialists or Esquerra, and parties for a Catalan state, now with 70 seats, would take 58-71
Government resumes preparations to hold the vote on February 14 after it had been initially adjourned over Covid-19 concerns
Vote was postponed to May 30 over Covid-19 concerns as government calls parties to be responsible in not challenging it