PM Sánchez seeks to restore transport subsidies and boost pensions after Congress defeat
Spanish government unsure "how or when" changes will be made and calls for support from other parties
January 24, 2025 01:16 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Junts urge Socialists for new bill on pensions and transport subsidies after Congress defeat
Pro-independence party calls for Catalan in Europe, political amnesty, and powers over immigration to straighten out relations
January 23, 2025 01:29 PM
Barcelona bus and metro fares become 30% more expensive starting today
Rodalies commuter rail prices rise after pro-independence Junts vote against government decree in Congress
January 22, 2025 07:44 PM
Sánchez government hit with fresh defeat as Congress rejects omnibus decree
'No' votes from pro-independence Junts and conservative PP force Spanish executive to prepare new decree to increase pensions
January 22, 2025 12:16 PM
Government rules out early election after budget hopes evaporate
Socialists avoid assigning blame, seek deals with "priority partners" ERC and Comuns
January 21, 2025 06:35 PM
Barcelona to extend 2024 budget after failed negotiations to renew it
City council accuses left-wing Comuns of "constantly setting new red lines" to record €3.8 billion accounts
January 20, 2025 06:07 PM
Badalona mayor acquitted of wrongdoing in 'antennas case'
Prosecutors had asked for 2 years and 10 months prison for the sitting council head
January 17, 2025 09:59 AM
Junts withdraws Congress support for Spanish government until 'crisis' is resolved
Carles Puigdemont suspends negotiations with PM Pedro Sánchez's Socialists until his demands are met
January 17, 2025 11:27 AM
Barcelona sets record €3.8bn budget for 2025, prioritizing housing, security and transport
City council increases spending by 1.2%, with major investments in tram network and La Rambla renovation
January 16, 2025 03:19 PM
What's going on between pro-independence Junts and Spanish PM?
Puigdemont's party could withdraw support for governing Socialists if Sánchez does not face confidence vote
January 16, 2025 11:10 AM
Leaders of main pro-independence parties agree to 'open new phase' in Belgium
Carles Puigdemont and Oriol Junqueras, former president and vice-president in 2017, return to frontline politics
January 15, 2025 07:49 PM
Congress Bureau postpones Junts' confidence motion against PM Sánchez for second time
Government buys more time to negotiate with Puigdemont's party
January 16, 2025 12:40 PM
President applauds Gaza ceasefire, calls for 'dialogue and diplomacy'
Salvador Illa says the arrival of humanitarian aid must be "a top priority"
January 16, 2025 10:01 AM
Rodalies commuter transfer to start with R1 between La Sagrera and Maçanet
Joint management of trains between Catalan government and rail operator Adif
January 14, 2025 05:23 PM
Bilateral Spain-Catalonia committee to meet for first time in 3 years
February 24 meeting in Barcelona will address transfer of powers in several areas and the new singular financing system for Catalonia
January 15, 2025 12:37 PM
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