51% of Germans against Puigdemont’s extradition, shows survey
The German newspaper ‘Die Welt’ published an inquiry revealing that only the majority of Merkel voters wish to see the deposed Catalan president extradited
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Catalan socialists call for ‘national reconciliation’
Parliament rejects “collective” political project and pro-independence camp reproaches PSC over its “lack of empathy” for jailed officials
Parliament rejects motion to dismiss speaker
All groups except C's and PP vote against text accusing chamber president of being "spokesman" for pro-independence forces
Catalan party leader calls for 'cross-party' government
Head of Catalunya en Comú-Podem wants transitional executive of “independent figures with democratic sensibilities”
Many German commentators against extraditing Puigdemont
The co-owner of the ‘Der Spiegel’ newspaper, Jakob Augstein, described the president’s detention as “a disgrace for Spain, for Europe and for Germany.”
Parliament passes resolution protecting jailed MP's rights
The three presidential candidates are behind bars after Spanish judiciary blocked their bids
Parliament passes resolution protecting jailed MP's rights
The three presidential candidates are behind bars after Spanish judiciary blocked their bids
Parliamentary debate to protect jailed MPs’ rights underway
The three presidential candidates are behind bars after Spanish judiciary blocked their bids
Puigdemont requests vote by proxy in Parliament
Catalan leader remains in prison in Germany while court decides whether to accept his extradition to Spain
Puigdemont remains “firm” in prison, says his lawyer
Catalan leader refuses to “give up” his political ideas and calls for “unity” in the independence camp
Puigdemont's extradition 'very likely,' says professor
Catalan News speaks with University of Barcelona lecturer of procedural law
UN accepts Puigdemont's appeal for protection of his political rights
The Council of Human Rights requests information from Spain about Catalan leader's case but does not apply precautionary measures
Unionist party calls for resignation of parliament speaker
Ciutadans releases proposal calling for replacement who “wants to perform his duties properly”
Comparing Spain with Turkey ‘inappropriate’ says EC
Spokesman refuses to comment on imprisonment of Catalan leaders and says European Commission position “unchanged”
Finnish MPs against extradition of Puigdemont
Deposed Catalan president faces “unreasonable” charges, say 15 members of Finland’s parliament in a joint statement
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