Carlos Carrizosa steps down as Ciudadanos Catalonia party president
Liberal unionist politician criticizes "back stabbings" but will remain in political group
June 19, 2024 10:32 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
No candidate to be proposed in first Catalan presidential investiture debate
If no president named by August 26, new election automatically called for October
June 18, 2024 11:27 AM
Catalonia is second most visited territory by Spanish monarchs since King Felipe VI's coronation
Territory behind Madrid in number of visits since 2014, with over 150 appearances
June 15, 2024 12:44 PM
Prosecutor urges Supreme Court prosecutors to back amnesty law for Catalan independence figures
Judge suspends European investigation order to Puigdemont on terrorist judicial case
June 14, 2024 12:19 PM
Spanish PM proposes extension of VAT reduction on basic foods
Consumers currently pay no VAT on bread, milk, fruits, and vegetables, while other items have it reduced
June 12, 2024 11:27 AM
Judges take first legal steps after amnesty law comes into force while accused seek pardon
Spain's Supreme Court upholds arrest warrant against former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont
June 11, 2024 01:43 PM
Amnesty law comes into force after publication in Spain's Official Gazette
Judges in Catalan independence cases have two months to decide whether to apply it
June 11, 2024 09:18 AM
Pro-independence parties name Josep Rull of Junts+ new parliament speaker
Esquerra, CUP, and Junts+ reach deal minutes before chamber makeup plenary session
June 10, 2024 04:14 PM
Former Barcelona mayor says tourism increase should be 'managed'
Spain's industry and tourism minister Jordi Hereu believes city has 'tools to limit' situation
June 10, 2024 01:02 PM
Catalan parliament to vote on new speaker with no clear candidate yet known
Socialists were most voted party in May election, while pro-independence groups negotiating to take on top job
June 10, 2024 11:00 AM
Esquerra president Oriol Junqueras steps down ahead of party congress in November
Former Catalan vice president and jailed leader wants to repeat in position despite election results
June 10, 2024 02:20 PM
2024 European Election results: EPP wins 185 seats in future EU parliament
People's Party wins in Spain with 22 seats, while Socialists take lead in Catalonia in number of votes
June 9, 2024 08:56 PM
Catalan and Spanish political parties celebrate results in 2024 European elections
Socialists highlight 'clear victory' in Catalonia, despite People's Party's lead across Spain
June 10, 2024 12:20 AM
Following election night and debating politics in Ateneu Barcelonès
Some 150 gather for event promoted by Catalunya Europa Foundation in private social and cultural club
June 9, 2024 10:47 PM
European election in Catalonia sees turnout of 43.53%
Final participation in 2019 was 60.9%, 17,40 percentage points higher, coinciding with local elections and peak of independence push
June 9, 2024 02:12 PM
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