Politics

A three-way race to win, the impact of Covid-19 on voter turnout, and whether pro-independence parties keep majority and finally reach 50% of votes are main conundrums

Parties hold opening rallies, with judges debating whether should be delayed and prosecutor against postponement

Government rules out vaccinating election workers ahead of the February 14 election

Miquel Iceta took the oath as territorial policy minister on Wednesday

Roger Torrent denounces "constant judicialization" in Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly

Veteran politician replaces Carolina Darias, who assumes control of health department after Salvador Illa steps down to run in Catalan election

Randomly selected individuals in charge of running polling stations will be tested beforehand

People's Party deputy head Daniel Serrano resigns following abuse allegations from party colleague

Politician will be frontrunner of Socialist party in upcoming Catalan election

Despite court rulings and appeals over date change, parliamentary groups are preparing strategies for earlier vote

Judges force February 14 vote preparations to resume, hinting at rejection of adjournment for health reasons

Decision to allow postponement could be announced ten days into campaigning

Survey estimates victory for Socialists or Esquerra, and parties for a Catalan state, now with 70 seats, would take 58-71

Bernat Solé faces one year barred from office and a €16,800 fine but decision can be appealed

Despite record infections, health authorities believe current restrictions will be able to curb third wave