Banner in favor of jailed leaders finally removed following court order
President Torra had banner removed but only after deadline and court order that police remove it “immediately”
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Spain’s government to challenge motions on self-determination, amnesty and police
“They are an attack on coexistence among Catalans,” says Madrid cabinet spokesperson
2017 parliament bureau members to face trial between November 19 and 22
6 former MPs face disobedience charges, which do not carry prison sentences, while former chamber president faces 17-year sentence
Parliamentary majority ‘denounces criminalization of independence camp’
Lawmakers “reject violence” and accuse Spain’s judiciary and police of “violating fundamental rights”
Amnesty and self-determination, parliamentary response to upcoming jailed leaders’ verdict
Chamber requests that Spanish police in charge of Monday’s arrests be removed from Catalonia
Court rejects Torra’s appeal against order to remove yellow ribbon from government HQ
Catalan president instructed to take down signs deemed partisan
Opposition questions government’s priorities
Parties critical of executive and put focus on social policies ahead of 2020 budget talks
Supporters gather as detained pro-independence activists appear in Madrid high court
Seven members of independence pressure group give evidence in Spain's National Court charged with terrorism offenses
Foreign action plan won’t be changed, says minister despite Spain demands
Cabinet member Bosch claims his department plans for 2019-2022 are "absolutely legal, legitimate and necessary"
‘What do you fear?’: President demands agreed referendum in key parliament speech
Quim Torra accuses Spanish authorities of “violating presumption of innocence”
Unionist Ciutadans accuses president of 'whitewashing' terrorism
Party leader Lorena Roldán shows picture of 1991 ETA terror attack, which president calls "huge irresponsibility"
War of words as detained Catalan activists prepare for court
Arrests questioned as pro-independence group members due to answer terrorism charges on Thursday
Outrage in pro-referendum camp following arrest of nine activists for ‘terrorism’
Far-left CUP and CDR group urge citizens to take to streets, while ERC and JxCAT urge Spain’s government to give explanation
Unionists claim pro-independence camp has ‘violent agenda’
Socialists urge “responsibility” to government, while Ciutadans suggest president promotes non-peaceful actions
9 pro-independence activists arrested and accused of planning violent actions
Several raids also underway in Barcelona metro area
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