Danish MPs express ‘deep concern’ over ‘critical’ situation in Catalonia
Members of 7 political groups urge Spain to "encourage political dialogue, at once"
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
A new family of refugees is welcomed in Barcelona
The city demands €2.3 million from Spanish government for refugee support
Barcelona mayor and her party support referendum
Ada Colau does not consider the vote binding but thinks that a high turnout will be “very important” for making Madrid negociate
Spain to take control of Catalonia's finances
The measure is to “guarantee that no euros are spent on illegal activities”, said Spanish treasury minister
Catalan leaders send letter to Spanish president and king urging dialogue on referendum
“Spain has gone on the offensive with unprecedented repression”, the statement criticizes
Barcelona and Catalan government reach an agreement over referendum polling stations
It will be possible to participate in the October 1 vote without putting the institution and public servants at risk, Barcelona mayor said
Referendum campaign launch draws tough response from Spain
With 55,000 people chosen to oversee polling stations, Spanish executive rules out talks and issues warnings to officials and public workers
Juncker says EU Commission would ‘respect’ a 'Yes' vote in Catalonia
European Commission President says an independent Catalonia would not be able to join the EU "on the day after the vote"
MEPs ask Commission to act against Spanish “threats” to Catalan mayors
President Juncker says that in the event Catalonia were independent, it should go through accession negotiations
US will work with “whatever government or entity” that comes out of Oct 1
International observer missions to monitor referendum
Catalan government opens new referendum website after original is shut down by Spain
“The world of electronic communications does not have borders,” Catalonia's president said
Catalan MEPs urge the EU to investigate Spain’s “attack on fundamental rights”
In a question for a written answer, MEPs ask the European Commission for an official position on Spain’s actions to stop the independence vote
Prosecutor investigates 712 Catalan mayors for collaborating with referendum
Spain’s police to strengthen presence in Catalonia in the run-up to the vote, agents’ vacation leave postponed
Prosecutor orders Catalan police to “confiscate” ballot boxes in the wake of one-million-strong rally
President Puigdemont says priority is guaranteeing security on October 1 rather than removing referendum material
1 million people attend pro-independence rally
Impressive turnout for key demonstration before October 1 referendum
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