Spain to retaliate against Brussels delegation after deposed minister’s visit
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Switzerland won't extradite Catalan leader for “politically motivated” crimes
German prosecutor, meanwhile, confirms case for Puigdemont’s extradition will be ready in “next few days”
Scottish trade unions call for release of all Catalan “political prisoners”
In manifesto, London and Edinburgh governments urged to use "political influence"
Parliament speaker “thinks he is Puigdemont’s lawyer,” says unionist Cs leader
Inés Arrimadas says her party will try to avoid Catalan chamber issuing a lawsuit against Spain’s Supreme Court
MPs blocked by Spain still presidential candidates, claim Puigdemont’s party
Junts per Catalunya candidacy did not discuss an alternative bid for the post in a meeting with Puigdemont in Berlin
‘I’m a political prisoner,’ says MP
Turull urges Spanish judge to do “justice and no politics”
‘I’m a political prisoner,’ says presidential candidate
Turull urges Spanish judge to do “justice and no politics”
Parliament speaker asks UN to get “involved” in defending fundamental rights
Roger Torrent, from Geneva, says he has found “consensus to find a political resolution” to the Catalan situation
Catalan parties question Parliament speaker’s UN trip
Groups outside the pro-independence camp say forming a new government should be the chamber’s priority
Parliament president to take ‘violation of fundamental rights’ to UN
Roger Torrent to travel to Geneva after Spanish Supreme Court prevents swearing-in of jailed MP
Unionist party head calls for ‘control’ of public TV after Puigdemont interview
“Three hours of prime time” devoted to deposed president leads Ciutadans to demand commission into Catalan broadcaster
Jailed VP defends Catalan self-determination in court
Oriol Junqueras tells judge that organizing referendum is no crime and “not a cent” of public money was used while activists Sànchez and Cuixart denounce "criminalization" of movement
‘I don't know how they paid for the ballot boxes, but not with public funds’
Spanish Treasury minister confirms Catalan government did not pay for referendum; judge asks him to prove it
Puigdemont: ‘Spain wants us on our knees, we won't give in’
Catalan leader says pro-independence forces will avoid new election, urges "patience" and opens door to "other candidate" for presidency
Pro-independence movement comparable to ‘dictatorship,’ says PP secretary general
On a day that hundreds of thousands took to the streets of Barcelona in support of pro-independence officials, parties PP and PSOE condemned the movement
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