Politics

European Free Alliance calls on candidate to be an “honest broker,” while People’s Party “sure” on unity

Secret services were in touch with Abdelbaki Es Satty via email until August 17 incidents and knew about the cell's movements, according to ‘Público’ newspaper

Main Catalan institutions ask for investigation on events and governing parties demand Spanish president to speak before Congress

During his trip to New York, Alfred Bosch stresses his government's "high commitment" to justice, peace and the Agenda 2030

Spain's acting foreign minister admits it will "not be easy" to gain enough support for him to be confirmed as Europe's foreign affairs representative

President Quim Torra says he has "no intention" of calling new vote should independence leaders be found guilty by Supreme Court

Attorney general might ask Supreme Court to enforce third international arrest warrant if jailed leaders get guilty verdict

Pedro Sánchez to consider "all possible scenarios" while party of Pablo Iglesias consults membership on power-sharing option

If found guilty, Torra could be ousted from his position as Catalan president

Welsh politician raises issue of "covert surveillance" of political figures by Spanish authorities in House of Commons

Pro-independence parties at odds as JxCat backs Núria Marín and refuses deal with Esquerra party

In his bid to become minister under Pedro Sánchez, Pablo Iglesias promises Catalonia won’t be a problem despite discrepancies

Barcelona en Comú and Catalan Socialists announce shape of new city government, while Sánchez and Iglesias cannot agree on power-sharing formula

Air quality levels “in breach of limit values set by the Ambient Air Quality Directive,” especially in Barcelona and Madrid

Confidential communications between the Catalan government and its delegations abroad intercepted, say TV3 and eldiario.es