Campaigning continues with pro-independence parties criticizing handling of Catalan conflict
Independence camp calls out Spain's response to Supreme Court sentencing and king's visit to Barcelona ahead of November 10 vote
November 3, 2019 09:18 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Unionist parties vie for support in upcoming snap election
Catalonia features heavily among issues discussed on campaign trail
November 2, 2019 08:21 PM
Electoral campaign begins in Spain ahead of November 10 general election
Upcoming vote is fourth in four years and will take place amidst heightened tensions following Supreme Court verdict on independence leaders
November 1, 2019 12:11 PM
Prosecutor calls for arrest of three former Catalan ministers in exile
Supreme Court official requests reissue of extradition orders for Toni Comín, Lluís Puig and Clara Ponsatí on charges related to 2017 independence bid
October 31, 2019 05:06 PM
President takes part in symbolic 'self-incrimination' campaign for referendum
Quim Torra says Spain's leader is "overstepping all limits any democrat can accept" by refusing to get in touch with him
October 31, 2019 12:08 PM
Spain takes the fight against independence online
Acting president says new decree will prevent "digital republic" in Catalonia, while Catalan digital policy minister calls move "digital repression"
October 31, 2019 11:40 AM
Public prosecutor will not seek extradition of former Catalan ministers or MP
Unlike renewed attempts to extradite Carles Puigdemont, following same course for Serret, Puig, and Gabriel has been ruled out
October 30, 2019 05:51 PM
Spain’s Constitutional Court suspends Catalan foreign action plan and relations with the EU
'Catalonia's future in the world can't be challenged,' foreign minister warns Spanish government
October 30, 2019 02:25 PM
Protests as Spanish president visits Catalonia
Pro-independence groups prepare to show Pedro Sánchez he is "not welcome in Catalonia" when Socialist leader arrives for party campaign event
October 30, 2019 11:47 AM
Catalan police face ‘biggest internal inquiry ever’ over protest crackdown
Instances under investigation include vans running over demonstrators
October 29, 2019 03:18 PM
Major poll predicts big wins for Socialists in Spain and pro-independence ERC in Catalonia
Public research institute survey suggests a 32% victory for Pedro Sánchez, with Socialists gaining up to 150 seats
October 29, 2019 01:26 PM
Spain warns Belgium it will 'take decisions' if it fails to hand over Puigdemont
Extradition hearing for former Catalan president postponed until December 16
October 29, 2019 10:46 AM
Pro-independence parties give Sánchez cold shoulder
As acting Spanish president announces final campaign event in Barcelona, Catalan parties show little enthusiasm for helping Socialists into power
October 28, 2019 06:05 PM
Spain’s acting president to give last election rally in Barcelona
Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez becomes first sitting president to choose Catalonia for closing campaign rally
October 28, 2019 02:26 PM
Backlash sees Spanish minister rectify comments comparing violence in Catalonia with Basque Country
Fernando Grande-Marlaska says he was referring to street unrest only following accusations of him "trivializing" terrorism and insulting victims
October 28, 2019 01:34 PM
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