Quim Torra's swearing-in session: what to expect
JxCat presidential candidate to make speech before other parties respond and vote is called
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Catalonia holds its breath over investiture debate for new president
After four previous blocked attempts to swear in head of government, new candidate Quim Torra has received no opposition from Spain
Committee to investigate direct rule to be first presidential act, says candidate Torra
The Catalan president-to-be will request meetings with Rajoy and Juncker
Madrid confirms lifting of direct rule when new executive is formed
Quim Torra should assess “the risk of what he says and does,” warns Spanish government
Support for independence in Catalonia up to 48%, says new poll
Survey also predicts that parties in favor of leaving Spain would keep hold of chamber majority if there was a new election
Parliamentary sessions to swear in Torra set for Saturday and Monday
Speaker confirms JxCat MP as presidential candidate after consulting Catalonia’s political parties
Spanish government reacts to Torra's candidacy: 'He has to respect the law'
Pro-independence Esquerra party announces its "support and trust" in new presidential candidate while Ciutadans asks him to "admit the failure of the path to independence"
Torra: 'I'm honored for the trust placed in me'
Presidential candidate says he assumes task with "responsibility and willingness to serve" after being asked by "the legitimate president of Catalonia"
Speaker to open new round of talks for presidential candidate
On Friday, Roger Torrent will meet with parliamentary group presidents to officially nominate the new Catalan president
Puigdemont to Torra: 'I thank you for assuming the task in such extreme circumstances'
Catalan leader urges Spain to offer "dialogue" and says new "provisional" government will have duty to "restore" self-rule "repair damages" caused by Article 155
Quim Torra, new candidate for president
Puigdemont chooses lawyer, writer and activist for the post - swearing in unlikely to be challenged
Ciutadans urges Rajoy not to lift direct rule of Catalonia
Albert Rivera says Madrid will need to be "vigilant" and new government cannot be trusted until it admits last one was "wrong"
Puigdemont shortly to announce presidential candidate
Spanish president Rajoy ready for 'dialogue' with conditions
Constitutional Court suspends bill to remotely swear in president
Puigdemont bid blocked as presidency law amendment put on hold while judges consider Spanish government appeal
Juncker insists dialogue is needed in Catalonia to solve crisis
European Commission president says mediation would only be possible if Spain asks for it
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