Politics

Pedro Sánchez in the Spanish congress on September 11, 2019 (by Spanish Congress)

11 December 2019 09:49 PM

Sánchez says he will call Catalan president Torra

Announcement comes after being nominated presidential candidate by King Felipe VI

Ciutadans says Catalonia’s powers on prisons should be returned to Spain

11 December 2019 06:33 PM

Pro-independence parties 'disappointed' by prison classification of jailed leaders

JxCat and ERC to challenge decision in court, while CUP calls for "amnesty and release" for inmates convicted for 2017 independence bid

Europeans in favor of EU mediation says Diplocat

11 December 2019 12:36 PM

Over 40% of Europeans want EU to mediate in Catalan conflict, says poll

Survey by Catalan public diplomacy council also says Catalonia's image has improved while Spain's has worsened due to political crisis

Negotiation teams from the Socialists (right) and Esquerra meet in the surroundings of Barcelona (by Guillem Roset)

10 December 2019 02:32 PM

Government talks advance as Spain’s Socialists and pro-independence ERC meet in Barcelona

Third encounter cools down prospects of deal before Christmas

Officials from Esquerra Republicana and the Socialist party meet in Barcelona to discuss the investiture of Pedro Sánchez as president of Spain (by ERC)

10 December 2019 11:54 AM

PSOE and ERC gear up for Barcelona talks on investing Sánchez

First meeting in Catalan capital between Spanish Socialists and pro-independence Esquerra aims at reaching agreement to form new government

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Batet says Puigdemont could 'enter EU Parliament'

09 December 2019 07:37 PM

Puigdemont does not rule out trying to be reinstated as president

Exiled former Catalonia head believes upcoming EU court ruling on MEP-elect Junqueras’ immunity could affect his status as well

1,500 took part in the demonstration for Spain's unity in Barcelona (by ACN)

06 December 2019 04:15 PM

Far-right leader takes part in rally in Barcelona for Spanish unity

Abascal and members of the People's Party attend the demonstration, while Cs refuses to go

Exterior image of the Constitutional Court (Photo by Tània Tàpia)

05 December 2019 08:34 PM

Constitution in the eye of the storm of the Catalan crisis as it turns 41

As Spain commemorates the anniversary of its magna carta, it remains a source of conflict between those against and for Catalonia's self-determination

Human rights lawyer says orders were given to police to charge at referendum voters

05 December 2019 08:10 PM

Police officers seemingly contradict official version of referendum crackdown

Four agents say riot police head gave order to charge at voters, while top officials said no one gave a specific instruction

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