Spanish minister acknowledges Catalonia’s is most deteriorated commuter train network
Óscar Puente says Rodalies rail infrastructure has received "worst treatment" from authorities
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
EU Advocate General backs lifting EU Parliamentary immunity for Puigdemont
Former pro-independence president Carles Puigdemont is no longer an MEP, although court case continues
President Salvador Illa and Carles Puigdemont meet in Brussels for first time
Socialist leader gathers with pro-independence figure, living in Belgium since 2017
Spanish government approves €17bn debt relief for Catalonia
Measure will forgive over €83 billion in debt for Spain’s autonomous communities, with Andalusia set to benefit the most
President Illa to meet with Carles Puigdemont in Brussels this afternoon
Socialist president to gather with former leader after requesting a meeting
Barcelona mayor barred from entering Israel
Jaume Collboni calls veto a "hostile act" as UN officially declares “man-made” famine in Gaza
Trump tariffs: no exceptions for wine and spirits
Europeans will offer "preferential access" to nuts, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, or American pork
Catalan interior ministry confirms five contracts with Israeli arms company
Government bought police training equipment over past five years, including hearing protection and shooting simulators
012 citizens' hotline services to be extended, operational on weekends from January 2026
Executive celebrates "uninterrupted" timetable, calling it "important step" to improve public services
President Illa bids for 'strong and long-term' relationship with China
Salvador Illa wraps official trip to Asian country, warning that ties forced to fail if "unbalanced"
Catalonia postpones collecting personal income tax to 2028
Catalan tax authority requires 700 more exmployees by 2027 to take on income tax campaign
Chinese car manufacturer Chery to open R&D center in Cornellà
Catalan president offers company the opportunity to establish its European headquarters in Barcelona
Governments greenlight creating joint Rodalies company to manage commuter network
Train network to be handled with "own criteria" based on regional knowledge
Spanish PM open to meeting Puigdemont to secure Junts' support for 2026 budget
Pedro Sánchez reaffirms his intention to govern until 2027 despite corruption scandal
'Now is the time': Catalan president commits to strengthening ties with China
Salvador Illa welcomes EU-US tariff deal as step toward 'certainty,' but urges caution on details
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