A guide to the Catalan Parliament's opening session (and what comes next)
Q&A on the new term set to start on Wednesday, with the appointment of new chamber bureau and president of government unresolved
January 16, 2018 12:16 PM
Politics
Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
European Parliament urged to tackle referendum day violence
The chamber’s Committee on Petitions receives around 40 citizens requests about the political situation in Catalonia
January 16, 2018 10:59 AM
Parliament lawyers reject plans to swear in Puigdemont from Brussels
Non-binding report by chamber's legal team concludes it is "essential" for presidential candidate to be in the opening plenary
January 15, 2018 07:27 PM
Involved parties and organizations react to the ‘Palau case’ sentencing
While former leader of convicted CDC party Artur Mas denies irregularities, private prosecution is “rather satisfied” with the judge’s decision
January 15, 2018 03:01 PM
Direct rule will continue if Puigdemont does not turn up, Rajoy says
"Be a democrat and respect the Catalan Parliament decision to reinstate the government", replies Puigdemont
January 15, 2018 01:24 PM
Imprisonment of Catalan leaders ‘unique situation in Europe,’ says former ad hoc judge for Human Rights court
MEP Renate Weber urges Spain to negotiate with pro-independence parties, stating that judicial means won’t necessarily solve political problems
January 14, 2018 12:22 PM
Esquerra demands “realism” amid debate on president appointment
While Puigdemont says vetoing him taking office remotely would be a “democratic fraud,” Ciutadans brands this possible move as a “joke”
January 13, 2018 03:20 PM
Judge denies jailed Catalan VP to attend Parliament
Oriol Junqueras' appeal for transferral to Catalan prison in order to be closer to relatives also rejected
January 12, 2018 02:57 PM
JxCat determined to swear in Puigdemont “by end of January”
Spanish government will "immediately and without hesitation" appeal against potential appointment in absentia, says spokesman
January 12, 2018 02:38 PM
Brussels urged to reopen Spanish natural gas plant case
Catalan MEP calls on European institutions to re-investigate the case following Spanish court ruling
January 11, 2018 04:54 PM
Spain to challenge Puigdemont’s remote appointment as president
Madrid cabinet official says it is “absurd” and “nonsense” to be sworn in without being in Catalonia
January 11, 2018 02:48 PM
EU should promote debate on Catalonia, says MEP
The Lithuanian MEP Petras Austrevicius states that “only political dialogue leads to full agreement”
January 11, 2018 12:41 PM
Carme Forcadell will not continue as Parliament president
She faces charges carrying up to 30 years in prison for having allowed debates and votes over independence in the Catalan chamber
January 11, 2018 10:58 AM
Party proposes inviting Puigdemont to speak in Flemish Parliament
Pro-independence N-VA wants to hear the deposed Catalan president speak about the political situation in Catalonia
January 10, 2018 08:06 PM
Parties line up for and against deal to reinstate president
While pro-independence bloc agrees on returning Puigdemont to office, unionist groups question legality of initiative
January 10, 2018 07:44 PM
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