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Pro-independence Esquerra rule out backing Socialist Illa as Catalan president 'at the moment'
Left-wing party lost 13 MPs in May ballot and could decide if progressive government or new election
Amnesty law to come into force in few days amid 'new phase' - What next?
Spanish presidency minister announces bill to be published in Official Gazette in upcoming days
European Union's Green Deal debate overshadowed by war amid EU elections
Europe plans to become carbon neutral by 2050
Spanish Congress gives final greenlight to amnesty law for Catalan pro-independence figures
Law drafted in 2023 between Socialists and Catalan pro-independence parties to back Pedro Sánchez as PM
Recognition of Catalan as official EU language debate returns amid European elections
Spanish government announces increase of understanding among EU Member States to continue with process
Spanish PM backs two-state solution to Palestine-Israel conflict respecting 1967 borders
Pedro Sánchez says decision 'not against Israel' ahead of executive recognizing state of Palestine
Catalan farmers call for policy changes ahead of European elections
Urge for equal conditions for third-country products to have same standards requirements and reducing bureaucracy among other requests
Tensions between Spain and Israel escalate after recognition of Palestinian state
Israel bans Spanish consulate in Jerusalem from providing services to Palestinians
Spain pledges €1 billion in military aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian president Zelensky meets with PM Sánchez and King Felipe VI during official visit
Catalonia starts European elections campaign amid post-election uncertainty
Parties juggle rallies for EU vote and negotiations to choose new Catalan president or face new elections
Spain's candidates: Who is who in European elections 2024?
Political parties led by experienced MEPs with focus elsewhere than Catalan independence push as opposed to last ballot
Spain to recognize state of Palestine
Ministers to approve recognition on May 28, as Israel calls ambassadors for consultations
EU elections campaign kicks off with focus on defense, green agenda and migration
Parties in Catalonia begin rallying for June 9 vote amid ongoing talks to form government
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