Diplomatic tension between Spain and Belgium over letter supporting jailed leader
Spanish authorities complain to Belgian ambassador in Madrid about letter from Flemish Parliament president in support of Carme Forcadell
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
'Barcelona, European Capital,' name of Valls' ticket for Catalan capital
Candidacy of former French prime minister backed by unionist Ciutadans seeks more support but People's Party only one not to rule out alliance
Catalan MEP calls Spanish judiciary 'out of tune' with other European justice systems
In Vienna, Josep Maria Terricabras urges EU human rights agency to give its "opinion" on cases of rights' abuse in Catalonia
Tusk rules out role as mediator in Catalan crisis
European Council head rejects Carles Puigdemont's suggestion he could arbitrate between Spain and Catalonia but will continue "encouraging dialogue"
Former French PM Valls confirms candidacy as Barcelona mayor
The former Socialist leader will run on a ticket supported by unionist Ciutadans party
Opposition threatens legal action if Parliament fails to suspend MPs
Cs party critical of deal by pro-independence parties on Supreme Court ruling and says government plan "ignores half of Catalans"
Pro-independence organizations set up prison cell protest in Brussels
'A people imprisoned' campaign outside EU institutions aims to focus international attention on plight of jailed and exiled political leaders
Catalan president presents '4-year' government plan
Quim Torra's executive to launch forum to "set basis" for Catalan constitution and to explain consequences of direct rule in October
Pro-independence parties to take suspension of MPs to plenary session
Disagreements on how to implement Spanish court ruling on prosecuted politicians have led to the chamber not meeting in two months
Spain questions whether Belgium can try judge in charge of independence case
Lawsuit by exiled Catalan leaders against Pablo Llarena will be assessed by three judges but process might not start for six months
Catalan Podem party elects new leader
Noelia Bail unexpectedly wins tight race to be chosen to lead the left-wing party in Catalonia
Donald Tusk could lead mediation, says Puigdemont
In his new book, the Catalan leader proposes a referendum in all of Spain, regrets the EU's "silence" and claims his life is "in danger"
'Lack of empathy' toward Catalan politics regarding debate between Catalonia and Spain, says Spanish president
Pedro Sánchez calls for need to create "framework of coexistence" to reach "peaceful solution"
Video released of pro-independence officials testifying: 'we never incited violence'
In images made public by Catalan News Agency members of former government said they believe in dialogue as political solution
Keeping Catalan leaders in jail ‘not reasonable’ if trial delays, says Spanish VP
Vice president Carmen Calvo hints at alternative measures for pro-independence politicians
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