Talks to form new government in Catalonia stalled
Pro-independence parties don’t agree on what role should Puigdemont play in the new cabinet
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Imprisonment of Catalan leaders ‘sends a very scary message,’ says Amnesty director
Q&A with Gauri van Gulik, Amnesty International Europe’s director
Main unionist party accuses independence leaders of abandoning ship
Leader of Ciutadans calls for an end to “smoke and mirrors” from secessionist movement
Barcelona mayor stands up for families of jailed leaders
At event on Wednesday, Ada Colau called imprisonment in Madrid “unacceptable double punishment” for families
Scientific research frozen and social policies delayed: the consequences of Catalonia’s takeover
After four months under Madrid’s direct rule, culture, historical memory policies, education, and healthcare projects in Catalonia fostered by the government are now at stake
Switzerland ‘probably wouldn’t’ extradite Catalan leader
Anna Gabriel offences “seem prima vista to be political,” says Swiss government spokesperson
Spanish president ‘proud’ of police response in referendum
Mariano Rajoy praises the reaction of state security forces on October 1 as “defending democracy”
Mixed reaction to independence leader’s decision to stay in Geneva
Former MP Anna Gabriel’s refusal to return for court appearance draws support and criticism from political parties
Catalan leaders in jail are ‘political prisoners’ says ex-prosecutor
“The pro-independence movement is perfectly legal,” says José Maria Mena
Parties call for an end to political ‘paralysis’
Amid growing impatience over investiture, parliamentary bureau puts presidency law amendment on Tuesday’s agenda
Independence leader in Switzerland to explain “strategy” to press
Former MP Anna Gabriel to give Tuesday news conference with Supreme Court appearance due next day
Summoned pro-independence leader travels to Geneva
Former CUP MP Anna Gabriel, to testify on February 21, has relocated to Switzerland to prepare her defense and give an “international dimension” to case
Dual government from Catalonia and Brussels, back on the table
Pro-independence parties in talks to swear in Puigdemont but have a high-ranking official in Barcelona to replace his absence
Elsa Artadi: 'I am no substitute for president Puigdemont'
Close ally to Puigdemont and Junts per Catalunya spokeswoman says in an interview with Catalan News that she is "sure" his cause will end up in the European Court of Human Rights
Plans to reform Spanish Constitution delayed
Committee in Congress to discuss Magna Carta aimed to offer an olive branch to Catalan pro-independence bloc
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