Catalan language use to be debated during new term, says EU Parliament president
Roberta Metsola says topic will be discussed if any member state requests it
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Supreme Court shelves Tsunami Democràtic terrorist case against Puigdemont
Spain's national court dismissed part of case due to procedural error
Judge rejects amnesty for Carles Puigdemont in Russian plot case
Former Catalan president accused of treason, embezzlement and criminal organization
Judge shelves Tsunami Democràtic case potentially benefiting former Catalan president Puigdemont
Decision comes after Spain's national court dismissed part of case due to procedural error
Catalan president says 'voting is best antidote to far-right' reacting to French elections
Pere Aragonès congratulates left-wing New Popular Front, while far-right wins in Northern Catalonia
Prosecutor appeals Supreme Court decision to exclude Puigdemont from amnesty for embezzlement
Arrest warrants remain in effect for Toni Comín, Lluís Puig, and former president, while others are banned from office
Carles Puigdemont asks Supreme Court to grant him amnesty in Tsunami Democràtic case
Former Catalan president's defense rejects terrorism charges, argues actions under investigation are part of right to protest
Spanish government wants to limit short-term rentals and give residents veto over tourist flats
Housing minister says temporary rental contracts should only be for specific reasons such as studying or research
Public prosecutor asks Supreme Court to grant amnesty to Parliament Bureau members
Roger Torrent, Josep Costa, Eusebi Campdepadrós and Adriana Delgado were acquitted of disobedience in 2022 but prosecutors appealed
European Parliament leaves exiled Junts MEP's seat vacant pending court ruling
CJEU to determine Toni Comín's status after Spanish Electoral Board excludes him from list of MEPs
UK election from Catalonia: 'For a while, I was not able to vote anywhere'
Conservative and Labour voters see Brexit as main issue for British citizens abroad
Amnesty granted to 46 Spanish police officers accused of baton charges in 2017 Catalan referendum
Court says officers covered by pardon because investigated actions were 'brief' and 'defined'
Spain's Supreme Court rejects amnesty for Puigdemont over misuse of public funds
Pro-independence figures including Comín, Puig, Junqueras, Romeva, Turull and Bassa also affected by ruling
Electoral Board does not certify elected Toni Comín as Junts MEP
Authority states candidate must swear Constitutional oath in Madrid despite CJEU rulings
French National Rally party wins with 45% of votes in Northern Catalonia
Far-right Marine Le Pen's group obtains one MP with absolute majority
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