Spanish PM threatens legal action against proxy vote decision
Unionist parties condemn parliament bureau allowing MP abroad to delegate vote in Catalan chamber
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Parliament bureau accepts delegated vote of MP in Brussels
Decision makes appointment of a new president easier before deadline expires on May 22
Manuel Valls on Barcelona mayor bid: “Count on me”
Former French PM awarded by unionist Societat Civil Catalana group
Politicians urge Catalan public to enjoy Sant Jordi
Yellow roses become a symbol in support of pro-independence leaders in jail and abroad
One month for parties to avoid snap election
If the Catalan chamber does not swear in a president before May 22, election will automatically be called for mid-July
'We call for release of political prisoners,' says EU-Catalonia Dialogue Platform spokesperson
Italian MEP Eleonora Forenza criticizes “lack of action” from Europe in interview with Catalan News
Diplocat advisors to continue work despite dissolution
Some 20 advisory council members hope activities of the organization “will resume soon”
Madrid sacks two Catalan government officials using Article 155
"As they could not get the big prey, they are going after the small ones now," says dismissed director of Public Administration School
'It's shocking so few people are ready to speak out,' says EU-Catalonia Dialogue Platform
Spokesman of new group of MEPs says Spain wants to "humiliate" Catalan leaders by imprisoning them
Speaker urges ‘not to forget cultural heritage’ on Sant Jordi
Roger Torrent reminded audience of “those who cannot be with us to celebrate,” at public event ahead of the holiday
Spanish authorities at odds over funding of referendum
Supreme Court asks treasury to clarify claims that no public money was used for vote, while opposition calls for resignations
Manuel Valls may run for Barcelona mayor
France’s former PM “will think about” joining Ciutadans bid
Parliament speaker meets UN rapporteurs and Francophonie representative
Roger Torrent welcomes an offer by the Geneva mayor to mediate between Catalonia and Spain to find a “political” solution
Controversy over Barça president’s support of jailed leaders
FCBarcelona to play Spanish Cup final on Saturday, with Spain's anthem likely to be booed by fans
Independence movement is ‘populist’ and a problem for Europe, says Spanish VP
Former French prime minister agrees and urges German judges to hand Puigdemont over to Spain
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