Catalonia and Spain agree to favor ‘progress over deadlines’ in independence conflict talks
Governments met in Barcelona on Wednesday, kickstarting high-stakes negotiation
September 15, 2021 09:38 PM
Politics
Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
'Historic' Catalonia - Spain talks on independence issue get underway
First session in Barcelona, preceded by presidents' meeting, without junior Catalan government coalition partner
September 15, 2021 07:38 PM
Catalonia and Spain face arduous task of solving independence issue from polar opposite standpoints
Talks joined by both presidents and ministers to begin on Wednesday with Catalans calling for referendum and Spain denying it as 2023 looms on horizon
September 15, 2021 10:54 AM
Former parliament speaker faces court hearing for disobedience case
Roger Torrent, now business minister, and four other ex bureau members potentially face disqualification if ultimately found guilty
September 15, 2021 09:35 AM
Catalan government crisis as coalition partners disagree on who should attend upcoming talks with Spain
President Aragonès has only confirmed presence of members of his party for now for first meeting after JxCat proposes politicians not in cabinet
September 14, 2021 05:24 PM
Catalonia criticizes 'low' number of Afghan evacuees and asks for greater resources
Afghan women in Barcelona call on Spain to do more for those in need
September 14, 2021 11:49 AM
Barcelona Airport expansion: Spain says 'ball is in Catalonia's court'
Catalan president Aragonès urges Spanish government to contact him if they have "anything to say or propose"
September 13, 2021 06:13 PM
EU should treat Catalan independence campaign like Scotland's, says foreign minister
Victòria Alsina tells British newspaper that European Union gives "special treatment" to Scotland and is "cold" towards Catalonia
September 13, 2021 02:03 PM
Between 108,000 and 400,000 attendees in National Day pro-independence rally
10th straight mass National Day demonstration with fewer attendees than other years due to Covid-19 and disappointment with lack of political unity
September 11, 2021 07:02 PM
Unionists call National Day celebrations a ‘private party’ of the independence camp
Catalonia’s ruling parties are accused of promoting "hatred of Spain"
September 11, 2021 05:00 PM
Thousands take to streets in 10th straight mass National Day pro-independence rally - live updates
Organizers say 400,000 people attended the protest
September 11, 2021 04:31 PM
Catalonia's National Day commemorations begin with traditional floral tribute
Politicians and other prominent figures lay flowers beside Rafael Casanova monument in Barcelona
September 11, 2021 09:33 AM
The challenge of matching Catalonia’s past National Day rallies
The independence movement hopes for a massive turnout on Sept 11 despite the pandemic and an improved political climate
September 11, 2021 08:34 AM
President calls for unity among institutions, parties and society for independence referendum
Pere Aragonès evoked Scotland’s agreed binding vote in National Day speech that also touched on pandemic recovery and climate crisis
September 10, 2021 09:03 PM
The challenge of matching Catalonia’s past National Day rallies
The independence movement hopes for a massive turnout on Sept 11 despite the pandemic and an improved political climate
September 10, 2021 09:10 AM
Latest updates and breaking news on politics and political affairs from Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, and Europe. Keep up to date with the territorial crisis and Catalonia’s independence push, stories from the Catalan government and parliament, latest developments in the Spanish government, and the decisions in Europe that affect our shores too.