Spanish president open to constitutional change limiting monarchy’s immunity
Pedro Sánchez calls corruption allegations against king emeritus Juan Carlos I "disturbing" and promises "no space for immunity"
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Barcelona mayor calls Spanish monarchy ‘corrupt’ and demands vote on republic
"We’ve got a corrupt monarchy that does not deserve more privileges and impunity," says Ada Colau
Catalan parliament denounces Spain’s pandemic management as ‘propagandistic’
Plenary session approves text calling centralized coronavirus handling ‘detrimental’ and that Catalonia needs the resources of a state
Laura Borràs summoned to testify in irregular contracts investigation on July 22
Spain’s Supreme Court investigates senior JxCat MP after Spanish Congress lifted her immunity last week
Puigdemont, jailed PDeCAT pro-independence politicians, and ministers set to turn JxCat into party on July 25
Former president will not wait to reach agreement with David Bonvehí's party
Puigdemont could create new political party on July 25
Move deals blow to PDeCat, political heirs of Catalonia’s historic center-right group
Covid-19 handling and response strategy under the microscope in Parliament debate
The impact of the coronavirus in nursing homes and economic recovery plans expected topics in the Catalan chamber
Spain has no concrete dates for border reopening with non-EU countries
Madrid will begin discussing travel conditions individually
Spanish president wants to resume dialogue with Catalonia in July
Pedro Sánchez warns of “electoral noise” ahead of resumption of talks that were halted during the health crisis
The ruling that shook Catalan politics, revisited
Ten years ago, the independence movement was galvanized by Spain’s Constitutional Court amendment to the Catalan Statute of Autonomy
Fèlix Millet, mastermind of corruption scandal that shook Catalonia, enters prison
The former president of the Palau de la Música is sentenced to 9 years and 8 months for embezzling 23 million euros
‘New normality’ decree approved in Spanish Congress
Pro-independence Catalan parties vote against, criticizing “re-centralization” and lack of dialogue
Congress lifts immunity of pro-independence MP for alleged irregular contracts
JxCat's Laura Borràs to be investigated by Supreme Court after fellow parties for a Catalan state abstain in chamber
Decision on extradition of former minister Puig to be announced on August 7
Belgian court may hand politician over to Spain, reject the request, annul the arrest warrant, or pass the issue to EU court
What Covid-19 rules must be followed in Catalonia from now on?
2.5sqm2 safety distances, mask wearing under certain circumstances, no capacity percentages in bars and up to 3,000 people in outdoor activities, among regulations set by Catalan government
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