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
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How unpopular is the Spanish crown in Catalonia?
7 out of 10 would prefer a republic, with younger generations even more clearly anti-monarchy
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
Parliament rejects Pere Aragonès’ presidential bid in the first round of voting
Esquerra's candidate will have a second chance on Tuesday
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
Debate on Aragonès' presidential bid, doomed to fail, now underway - live updates
Pro-independence Junts' abstention disrupts formation of new government but talks continue
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
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
CUP will vote to appoint Aragonès as Catalan president on Friday
Far-left party says its parliamentary support is "not a blank check" and calls the agreement with ERC "insufficient"
Aragonès confirmed as presidential candidate for Friday’s parliamentary vote
Whether there is enough support to turn Esquerra's frontrunner into government head is not guaranteed
Spain's Congress bureau dismisses Catalan pro-independence parties' amnesty bill
Socialists join conservatives and far-right in rejecting general pardon for "3,000 victims of reprisals" including jailed leaders
ERC-CUP preliminary deal includes deciding whether to continue with talks with Spain in 2023
Pere Aragonès would face a vote of confidence in parliament when mandate reaches its first half
Parliament set for vote on future Catalan president next Friday
Lawmakers will have their say on the next head of government by the end of the week, says speaker
CUP preliminary deal sees ERC's Pere Aragonès move closer to Catalan presidency
Far left party's support is first step in being able to reach a three-party pro-indy pact before Friday's deadline
Why is Ciudadanos deep in crisis?
Approaching Socialists while governing with conservatives coupled with a sharp drop in support coinciding with the rise of far-right prompts the exodus of party members
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