Politics

Parties in Catalonia and Madrid against independence roundly reject proposed legislation for founding a Catalan republic calling it a ‘ruse’ that will never be implemented

Both Catalan and Spanish languages will be official in an independent Catalonia and dual nationality will be accepted, according to the legal text

It is meant to provide legal framework for independence if Yes wins in October 1 referendum

Some see Spanish monarchy as “indirectly responsible” for the attacks because of his relationship with Saudi Arabia

Catalan politicians are “worried about Hamza Yalçin’s possible extradition to Turkey”

Worldwide media from the BBC to the Wall Street Journal take up the issue of how recent tragic events in Catalonia might influence the country’s push for independence

Vice president demands meeting with Spanish counterpart to tackle “688 million euro” debt on security 

Authorities have formally identified victims from Portugal, Italy and Argentina and there are injured from 22 nationalities in hospitals

Madrid authorities might increase the risk alert to its highest level on Saturday and will hold antiterrorist meeting next week

Mayors of other cities affected by terrorism, institutions and political leaders have expressed their support

13 dead and some 80 more injured in Barcelona terrorist attack and police arrest two suspects

Judges turn down appeal to reconsider suspension of a ruling enabling pro-independence parties to pass laws on a single reading

Parliament Bureau’s Referendum bill go-ahead postponed as opposition calls for snap election

What can we expect as we approach the October 1 referendum on independence?

Member of European Parliament says EU should only "get involved" in Catalonia to help "implement" referendum result