'A million votes': campaign denounces disenfranchisement of foreign residents
Organizers call inability to participate in politics "clear violation" of rights
February 5, 2021 01:36 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Parties react to Spanish government-funded CIS poll favoring Socialists with skepticism
Candidate criticized for handling of pandemic as Spain's health minister
February 4, 2021 09:11 PM
Esquerra Republicana: seeking independence through dialogue
Left-wing party hopes to remain in power after February 14 election
February 4, 2021 07:38 PM
Socialists on course to win Catalan election, says CIS poll
Spanish government-funded survey predicts pro-independence forces will win 42.8% of vote
February 4, 2021 12:42 PM
Presidential hopefuls defend competing visions of education in Catalonia
Candidates express views on school system, independence and business
February 3, 2021 08:19 PM
Catalan Socialists: the only unionist party with hopes on winning the presidency
Salvador Illa, Spain’s former health minister, has garnered huge public support for the party since announcing his candidacy
February 3, 2021 05:30 PM
'People are afraid': poll workers opt out in record numbers over Covid-19 concerns
4 in 10 Barcelona voters will be sent to new polling stations on February 14
February 3, 2021 03:46 PM
Presidential candidate under fire from pro-independence allies over corruption charges
CUP and ERC leaders criticize JxCat candidate choice, under investigation for alleged irregular public contracts
February 2, 2021 05:26 PM
Parties distance themselves from talk of left-wing coalition
Alliance of groups both for and against independence had been mooted as alternative to pro-indy government
February 1, 2021 07:44 PM
Election who’s who: parties, powerholders, and potential presidents
Uncertainty surrounds election over who will be able to form coalitions and who will hold the highest office
February 1, 2021 02:35 PM
First televised debate in Catalan election campaign
Polemic around management of the pandemic center of the discussion
February 1, 2021 02:13 PM
15% of adults in Catalonia are not allowed to vote on February 14
Suffrage depends on country of citizenship, not residence, with few exceptions
January 31, 2021 08:47 AM
Jailed leaders join colleagues on first day of campaigning amidst criticism from unionist parties
Catalan High Court confirms February 14 election date despite Covid-19 concerns
January 29, 2021 08:10 PM
Catalan election: court keeps February 14 date and rejects delay despite Covid fears
Judges overrule government decree to postpone the vote
January 29, 2021 02:34 PM
Pro-independence parties set to take 50% of vote and keep majority, says CEO poll
Survey predicts neck-to-neck battle for first place between ERC (34-35) and JxCat (32-34), followed by Socialists (26-29)
January 29, 2021 12:07 PM
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