Snap elections officially called as Pedro Sánchez dissolves Spanish parliament
The current legislative term will come to a close on Tuesday after the Spanish president signed a royal decree prompting new nationwide polls for April 28
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
European Parliament authorizes far-right Vox conference on Catalonia
A proposed conference on the same topic by Catalan leaders was recently banned in the chamber
ICJ warns of 'high risk of violation of freedom of expression and assembly' in Catalan trial
Director of the Europe Regional Program Róisín Pillay says convicting Catalan leaders could "undermine trust in the rule of law in Spain"
Far-left CUP to consider standing in Spanish general election
Pro-independence party's assemblies to debate change of strategy with final decision due on March 10
'No political prisoners': Memo shows Spain's diplomacy strategy on Catalan trial
Spanish judiciary safeguards rights "more than in most of Europe," claims foreign ministry document
Court ruling leaves activist leaders free to make Strasbourg appeal
Constitutional Court turns down release of Cuixart and Sànchez, opening way for them to take case to European Court of Human Rights
Assessment of Catalan trial ‘difficult’ without international observers, say European politicians
A group of MEPs and MPs in national parliaments follow the independence case in Spain’s Supreme Court
Raising high earner income taxes: 2019 budget presented
Prior to spending plan being put forth, PSC criticizes timing in hemicycle
Opposition links independence movement with radical activism
Cs party leader calls president "a CDR ringleader," while PP party head says urban guerilla tactics justify more direct rule of Catalonia
Catalan president included in police investigation over referendum
Footage of an event in 2016 show Quim Torra admitting "hidden creation" of structures for independence, according to Spanish newspaper
Spain’s foreign minister to run in European election
Josep Borrell was the EU parliament president from 2004 to 2007
Controversy over sexist remarks against head of opposition
Pro-independence humorist suggested Inés Arrimadas go to Amsterdam, where she would have "all work rights respected"
Catalan president alludes to Puigdemont cabinet in MWC speech: ‘They can’t be here with us’
King Felipe VI defends Spain as a "full democracy" during Mobile World Congress inaugural dinner
Opposition head Arrimadas protests in front of Puigdemont’s residence in Belgium
Former president takes on Cs leader for "not having the courage to enter and come talk with me"
'This is a fake trial,' says Catalan culture minister
Laura Borràs tells Catalan News that case against independence leaders is a battle for "civil rights, freedom and justice"
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