Catalan vice president asks Socialists to find a solution for jailed leaders
"We're still far from an agreement," says Esquerra's Aragonès in an interview with La Vanguardia as the Socialists urge his party to back Sánchez
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PDeCAT's National Council votes in favor of joining Puigdemont's party
85% of want to join pro-independence JxCat under former Catalan president's leadership
Catalan Socialist leader strengthened in party convention
PSC aspires to become main party in Catalonia and "catapult" Miquel Iceta as best candidate for president in next election
Sánchez open to dialogue between Spanish and Catalan governments
Acting president accepts ERC party head's call for negotiations, but insists talks must be within the framework of "our democratic laws"
PDeCAT to become part of Puigdemont's JxCat pro-independence party
Successor to CDC party that governed Catalonia for over 20 years aims to be "key element" in seeking independence for Catalonia
Trial of former parliament bureau member moved to Supreme Court
Joan Josep Nuet’s case for his part in the 2017 independence push elevated after his election to Spanish Congress
Catalan political figures react to UK general election results
Pro-independence leaders congratulate Scottish Nationalists on gains that send a "clear message" on a new referendum
Ponsatí asks top Spanish officials to be summoned to Scotland for extradition case
Former Catalan minister's next hearing will be on January 23, with prosecutor asking for her to be handed over to Spain for "high treason"
Sánchez says he will call Catalan president Torra
Announcement comes after being nominated presidential candidate by King Felipe VI
Pro-independence parties 'disappointed' by prison classification of jailed leaders
JxCat and ERC to challenge decision in court, while CUP calls for "amnesty and release" for inmates convicted for 2017 independence bid
Over 40% of Europeans want EU to mediate in Catalan conflict, says poll
Survey by Catalan public diplomacy council also says Catalonia's image has improved while Spain's has worsened due to political crisis
Government talks advance as Spain’s Socialists and pro-independence ERC meet in Barcelona
Third encounter cools down prospects of deal before Christmas
PSOE and ERC gear up for Barcelona talks on investing Sánchez
First meeting in Catalan capital between Spanish Socialists and pro-independence Esquerra aims at reaching agreement to form new government
Puigdemont does not rule out trying to be reinstated as president
Exiled former Catalonia head believes upcoming EU court ruling on MEP-elect Junqueras’ immunity could affect his status as well
Far-right leader takes part in rally in Barcelona for Spanish unity
Abascal and members of the People's Party attend the demonstration, while Cs refuses to go
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