Politics

Conservative party leader in Catalonia says electoral alliance with Cs could be "winning alternative to nationalism"

Quim Torra laments "unilateral" date for the talks, insisting the dates must be agreed upon together

ERC puts forward motion that also urges chamber to call on authorities to close down immigrant internment centers in Catalonia

Spanish government says talks will start next week, while EU parliament president welcomes Catalan-Spanish dialogue

€50,000 destined to Francophonie Assembly

The jailed MEP-elect previously denied initial request for precautionary suspension on January 9

JxCat spokesperson says presence of figure is an "obligation" while ERC avoids making issue a red line

Roger Torrent warns of "laws, courts, and institutions" that violate human rights

Court decides to wait for European parliament decision on status of Puigdemont and Comín’s immunity

Spokesperson Marta Vilalta calls on Catalan and Spanish presidents to set a date for next week, before any other bilateral meetings are scheduled

Spokesperson Joan Mena says social issues should also be addressed in Catalan-Spanish talks

Cs leader argues against Spanish president holding talks with Catalan president, saying Torra is "not a valid interlocutor"

Foreign minister Bosch backs coalition "agreement" between pro-independence parties after election

Judge says symbols in support of jailed independence leaders are "partisan" and infringe principle of neutrality

Judge agrees to close case against two others who were also accompanying former president