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)
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Six key questions for the future of Catalonia that the February 14 election will answer
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
Uncertain election campaign kicks off in Catalonia amid coronavirus fears
Parties hold opening rallies, with judges debating whether should be delayed and prosecutor against postponement
Catalonia will upgrade polling staff’s protective equipment and offer Covid tests
Government rules out vaccinating election workers ahead of the February 14 election
Catalan Socialist sworn in as Spanish minister following cabinet reshuffle
Miquel Iceta took the oath as territorial policy minister on Wednesday
Spain's handling of independence conflict 'worrying' for democracy, says parliament speaker
Roger Torrent denounces "constant judicialization" in Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly
Catalan Socialist leader Miquel Iceta named new Spanish territorial policy minister
Veteran politician replaces Carolina Darias, who assumes control of health department after Salvador Illa steps down to run in Catalan election
Election workers to wear PPE for Covid-19 positive voters
Randomly selected individuals in charge of running polling stations will be tested beforehand
Conservative politician quits party amid sexual assault investigation
People's Party deputy head Daniel Serrano resigns following abuse allegations from party colleague
Salvador Illa to step down as Spanish health minister on Tuesday
Politician will be frontrunner of Socialist party in upcoming Catalan election
Parties prepare for February 14 election amid date confusion
Despite court rulings and appeals over date change, parliamentary groups are preparing strategies for earlier vote
Court battle leaves Catalonia set for an uncertain election despite Covid-19 concerns
Judges force February 14 vote preparations to resume, hinting at rejection of adjournment for health reasons
Court keeps February 14 Catalan election date pending Covid-related delay ruling
Decision to allow postponement could be announced ten days into campaigning
Pro-independence majority at risk after election, says CIS poll
Survey estimates victory for Socialists or Esquerra, and parties for a Catalan state, now with 70 seats, would take 58-71
High court disqualifies foreign minister for role in 2017 independence push as Agramunt mayor
Bernat Solé faces one year barred from office and a €16,800 fine but decision can be appealed
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