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Spanish government will "immediately and without hesitation" appeal against potential appointment in absentia, says spokesman

They also call for withdrawal of arrest warrant against Puigdemont and Catalan ministers in Brussels

Madrid cabinet official says it is “absurd” and “nonsense” to be sworn in without being in Catalonia

The scene was part of a southern Spanish folk song performance

Pro-independence N-VA wants to hear the deposed Catalan president speak about the political situation in Catalonia

While pro-independence bloc agrees on returning Puigdemont to office, unionist groups question legality of initiative

In article for 'Politico' he says that political conflict is “escalating” and urges Spanish government to dialogue 

Catalan leader to try to take office from Brussels either via video or through another MP representing him

The Together for Catalona leader says he wishes to return “with guarantees and all legitimacy” but “now it is not possible”

JxCat will draft a proposal on Parliament Bureau’s composition 

Pro-independence allies prefer to leave proposal in Parliament lawyers’ hands, while unionist groups rule out Puigdemont taking office from Brussels

ERC representative says that the Catalan leader has been “kidnapped” and Puigdemont states that he’s a “hostage”

Puigdemont’s candidacy warns that any other option would mean “accepting Article 155”