Pro-independence Esquerra party leader goes into exile
Marta Rovira announces “tough” decision in a letter shortly before she was to appear in court
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Investigated Esquerra MPs give up post ahead of hearing
Party leader Marta Rovira, former speaker Carme Forcadell and deposed minister Dolors Bassa argue they want to "stand up to judicial blackmail"
Turull’s bid rejected in Parliament
Far-left pro-independence CUP party abstains, second vote in theory to be held on Saturday, although candidate might be jailed tomorrow
Catalan parties have their say in investiture debate
With pro-independence camp lacking votes to swear in new president, unionist bloc voices displeasure amid calls for an end to direct rule
Deadline for appointment of president set for May 22
If no new Catalan leader is elected within two months, an automatic snap election would be called for mid-July
Puigdemont meets MPs in Finnish parliament
Independence leader says Catalan conflict is a “European issue” and criticizes Spain over “political prisoners and politicians in exile”
'I'd rather risk being a victim of injustice than keep away from the current political moment'
The candidate for president Jordi Turull offers Spain dialogue and mentions the referendum day “repression” in his speech
Turull not to be sworn in following CUP’s refusal
Minor far-left party rejects candidacy on grounds that clearer plans for independence have to be set
Socialists to vote against Jordi Turull's candidacy for president
"He is not best option to start new period," says PSC leader Miquel Iceta
Far-left CUP, the Catalan kingmakers
Two main pro-independence parties in talks with anti-capitalists to get their four votes to swear in Turull
Unionist parties reject session to swear in Turull
While Cs wants investiture debate called off, Spanish justice minister admits it is valid and “will go ahead”
It would be ‘nonsense’ to jail newly elected president, warns Parliament speaker
Torrent says plenary session to swear in Jordi Turull is "absolutely normal"
Jordi Turull, the resilient party man
Involved in politics for 30 years, his career peaks after being a key player in the independence vote –and paying a high price for it
Debate to swear in MP Jordi Turull as president to be held Thursday 5pm
Pro-independence parties agree on the short notice move, as Spanish Supreme Court might send the candidate for the post to jail
Catalan Parliament might elect new president on Thursday
Pro-independence parties in talks to swear in MP Jordi Turull a day before his potential new imprisonment
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