Pedro Sánchez confirmed in congress as Spain's president
First coalition government since 1930s led by Socialists to be launched after key pro-independence Esquerra party's abstention
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First coalition government since 1930s led by Socialists to be launched after key pro-independence Esquerra party's abstention
Pro-independence bloc and allies celebrate move while unionists stand their ground
Former Catalan cabinet members had been provided with temporary passes on December 20 after ECJ ruling on parliamentary immunity
Chamber to "take note of" their election as MEPs in the January 13 plenary sitting despite the Spanish electoral board’s recent decision on the jailed leader
Quim Torra formally asks electoral authority not to implement his bar on office while he appeals decision in Spain's top court
The Socialist leader failed to win a clear majority on Sunday, but will be invested with a simple majority in the second vote aided by ERC's abstention
Chamber qualifies attempt to disqualify chief as 'coup d'état,' while Socialists remind guilty verdict on president is not final
Leader's defense argues he will file urgent appeal against decision in Supreme Court
Socialist leader vows for dialogue with Catalonia as Esquerra party confirmed key support to him despite electoral authority's latest decisions
Pro-independence parties outraged at electoral authority's decision to disqualify leader, with Socialists skeptical and right-wing unionists calling on leader to be ousted "immediately"
Luxembourg judges had confirmed his immunity and said he should have been granted post after European election
It is the first time ever that the electoral board, and not a court, disqualifies a head of government
Spanish authority says decision will come into effect when leader is notified
Rosa María Seoane says court should first ask European Parliament to lift the politicians' immunity
Pro-independence party's National Council votes in favor of ERC-Socialist deal
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