Spanish public TV vetoes party election broadcast, says pro-independence CUP
The commercial urges “freedom for political prisoners,” in a reference to the four pro-independence leaders in jail
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Freed ministers turn out for first day of campaigning
Released officials back the republic while opposition sees election as “unique opportunity” to end independence process
Financial support for Catalan digital media threatened by Madrid
There was “no better business” during the past years than launching a website supporting independence, says Spanish government
Electoral campaign kicks off with candidates in prison and exile
First event of parties in the December 21 run-up show polarization between pro-independence and unionist blocs, with only one party outside fronts
Six Catalan ministers freed after 32 days in prison
They are released after paying a €100,000 bail, while four other pro-independence leaders stay behind bars
Judge keeps four pro-independence leaders in prison
Vice President Junqueras, Home Affairs Minister Forn, and pro-independence civil leaders Cuixart and Sànchez will remain in jail, while six other officials granted 100,000€ bail
EU must oversee election results, says jailed Catalan vice president
President Puigdemont says his candidacy aims to continue ‘road to independence’
December 21 elections ‘round two’ for independence referendum, says Carles Puigdemont
Major parties running in December 21 election hold events just days before campaign officially kicks off
Far-right demonstration takes place in front of pro-independence party headquarters
Electoral Commission under fire as it bans elderly protest but allows far-right group gathering and Ombudsman starts inquiry
1-Dec-17 TV News: ‘Pro-independence leaders to remain in jail at least until Monday’
Supreme Court postpones decision over whether to release jailed Catalan leaders until Monday
Eight ministers and two civil society leaders imprisoned for their role in Catalonia’s push for independence appear before judge Pablo Llanera
Jailed pro-independence leaders’ hearings in Supreme Court underway
Judge to review their pre-trial imprisonment
29-Nov-17 TV News: ‘Jailed pro-independence leaders, in court on Friday’
Jailed Catalan leaders summoned to court to discuss precautionary measures
The Supreme Court is to revisit the preemptive imprisonment of ten pro-independence leaders after taking over the case from the National Court
Pro-independence parties present election campaigns
ERC party highlights absent candidates still held in jail while Together for Catalonia ticket puts focus on Catalan president Puigdemont