Carles Puigdemont confirms return to Belgium
The former Catalan president denounces police's deployment
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The former Catalan president denounces police's deployment
Supreme Court judge asks Mossos for details on 'failure' of arrest operation of former Catalan president
Socialist leader expected to take office and name new cabinet in coming days
Investiture debate carried out as normal despite uncertainty over Puigdemont's whereabouts
Socialist candidate Salvador Illa has the backing of enough MPs to be named new president
Leader of Catalan independence referendum has not stepped foot in the country since 2017
Pro-independence Junts call for debate to be called off if Puigdemont is arrested
Outgoing head points to biggest "leap forward in sovereignty" since return to democracy for Catalonia
Socialist candidate with support for narrow majority, but return of Puigdemont hangs over proceedings
Salvador Illa could become Catalonia's first president who does not support independence in 14 years next week
Spanish PM says deal between Socialists and pro-independence Esquerra 'opens new era in Catalonia'
Move comes shortly after Pedro Sánchez invoked his right not to testify
Pro-independence party will consult with members on Friday over preliminary agreement
ERC members will vote on deal that party says is based on "economic solidarity"
Government wants control over 100% of tax income within territory
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