Minority government of pro-independence Esquerra on the table
Junts say they will not push country to snap election and could support Aragonès-led cabinet while staying in opposition
April 6, 2021 11:47 AM
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MP replaced in parliament bureau after self-determination motions 'nonsense' remarks
Pro-independence Junts' Madaula to take place of Cuevillas, who had said risking disqualification from public office for symbolic votes is not worth it
April 5, 2021 07:50 PM
Parties disagree on Puigdemont's role as Aragonès' presidential bid fails again
Esquerra's hopeful candidate rejects a "watchdog", as Junts insist this is not their intention and Socialists think possible future cabinet leader could become a puppet
March 30, 2021 02:26 PM
Second vote on Pere Aragonès' presidential bid, also primed to fail, now underway: live updates
May 26 deadline to elect a president or face snap election approaches
March 30, 2021 10:13 AM
Activist Cuixart is the only jailed human rights defender in the EU to be mentioned in Council of Europe report
Catalan pro-independence leader's "detention conditions have worsened because of Covid-19" with 23-hour-a-day isolation, says paper
March 29, 2021 01:26 PM
Junts to prevent Aragonès' presidential bid with another abstention in second round of voting
Pro-independence parties now sharing government unable to find agreement as May 26 deadline to elect a president or face snap election approaches
March 29, 2021 01:12 PM
'The King's Armor': Why Spain protects its scandal-ridden monarchy
Journalist Albert Calatrava explains decision to shield Juan Carlos I from prosecution
March 28, 2021 05:41 PM
The rise and fall of King Juan Carlos and the crown's popularity in Catalonia
Appointed by fascist dictator Franco, popularity of early years shifted due to elephant-hunting trip and corruption scandals
March 28, 2021 01:22 PM
How unpopular is the Spanish crown in Catalonia?
7 out of 10 would prefer a republic, with younger generations even more clearly anti-monarchy
March 27, 2021 03:14 PM
The Spanish king, a Saudi ‘gift’, and a Swiss probe
Prosecutor Yves Bertossa investigates former monarch's $100 million uncovered by Tribune de Genève journalists
March 27, 2021 11:20 AM
Parliament rejects Pere Aragonès’ presidential bid in the first round of voting
Esquerra's candidate will have a second chance on Tuesday
March 26, 2021 09:51 PM
Aragonès faces calls to put presidential bid on hold until government deal is reached
Politician under fire from pro-independence allies and unionist rivals alike during Friday’s parliamentary debate
March 26, 2021 07:30 PM
Debate on Aragonès' presidential bid, doomed to fail, now underway - live updates
Pro-independence Junts' abstention disrupts formation of new government but talks continue
March 26, 2021 03:35 PM
Pere Aragonès appeals to ‘left-wing majority for a Catalan republic’ in push to become president
Referendum talks with Spain, climate action and feminism ministries, Covid-19 emergency plan - key proposals in doomed bid for office
March 26, 2021 12:56 PM
Junts to abstain in first vote on Aragonès' presidential bid, prohibiting him for now
CUP will vote in favour, but Esquerra's frontrunner will not have enough support as talks among pro-independence parties are set to continue
March 25, 2021 07:39 PM
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