'Spanish constitution cage for our hopes and people,' says Catalan president in Ljubljana
Torra calls Europe "to act promptly if it still loves democracy" in event joined by first independent Slovenia president
Politics
Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Ministers and MPs fast for 24 hours to support jailed leaders on hunger strike
Action also aims to reject Spanish constitution on its 40th anniversary on the grounds that "it blocks exercise of fundamental rights"
President of Slovenia meets Catalan leader Quim Torra
Borut Pahor and Catalan president talk about the "good cooperation" between Slovenia and Catalonia
In Catalonia, it’s a not-so-happy anniversary for the Spanish constitution
40 years after it was passed, most Catalans would vote against the text
Exiled pro-independence activist interrupts speech by Spain's foreign minister in Brussels
Adrià Carrasco shouts out "the Constitution is a farce" while Josep Borrell addresses unionist event in Belgian capital
Valls warns allied Cs: 'There's no room for agreements with the far right'
Barcelona mayoral candidate refuses pact between Vox and Cs in Andalusia, but party leader deems it "irresponsible" to rule it out
Ada Colau confirms plans to seek reelection as mayor
Former anti-eviction activist says she wants to build "progressive" alliance in Barcelona as fierce local battle looms
Spanish president urges Catalan parties to back budget amidst far-right rise
ERC and PDeCAT faced with prospect of anti-independence hardliners coming to power if snap election is called
Jailed leader on hunger strike: 'I thought it'd be worse; I feel like I'm floating'
Jordi Turull tells radio station about his protest and condemns Constitutional Court for blocking his appeals
40 MEPs support jailed leaders on hunger strike with manifesto
EU-Catalonia Dialogue Platform president says Brussels should take action as it is "moral question"
Catalan president to give talk in Slovenian capital
Quim Torra travels to Ljubljana on Thursday to address city hall, take part in literary event and meet potential investors
Belgian minister supports Catalan leaders on hunger strike – Spain to object
Spanish minister Josep Borrell calls comments by Belgium's defense minister "unacceptable"
Arrimadas doesn't rule out agreements with Vox
Cs leader in Catalonia refuses to "define" party as far-right while PP opens door to giving them ministries
Parliament summons last two Spanish presidents about direct rule
Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, in exile, and former deputy Oriol Junqueras, in jail, also called to speak as witnesses
Monarchy or Republic? Spanish king questioned as universities hold symbolic votes
Catalan students organize unofficial referendums after thousands cast ballots in Madrid
Latest updates and breaking news on politics and political affairs from Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, and Europe. Keep up to date with the territorial crisis and Catalonia’s independence push, stories from the Catalan government and parliament, latest developments in the Spanish government, and the decisions in Europe that affect our shores too.