APF head hails Catalonia’s ‘democratic strategy’
President of French-speaking parliamentary assembly, Jacques Chagnon, calls Catalans ‘big enough and serious enough to make their own decisions’
July 12, 2017 04:44 PM
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Catalonia’s 21st century diplomats
Catalan government and Diplocat prepare country’s future diplomatic corps with master’s degree aimed at teaching networkig and “humane diplomacy”
July 12, 2017 11:44 AM
High Court rejects Catalan minister’s appeal and admits suit over purchase of ballot boxes
Catalonia’s top court upholds Prosecutor’s charges against Borràs and Esteve arguing need for investigation into evidence of criminal activity
July 11, 2017 05:29 PM
Catalan parliament president says assembly of French-speaking countries 'astonished' at her prosecution
Spanish legal action against chamber bureau members to be discussed by Francophonie parliament in next political commission, says Forcadell
July 11, 2017 03:26 PM
Barcelona mayor confirms support for October 1 vote
Ada Colau vows to facilitate turnout for referendum while opposition reminds her of ‘legal responsibilities’
July 10, 2017 07:08 PM
'The Catalan elected representatives are targets of legal persecution,' says Catalan parliamentary speaker
Carme Forcadell speaks in front of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie
July 10, 2017 03:51 PM
Podem backs voting in independence referendum
Catalan wing of Podemos calls for big turnout on October 1 to protest Spanish government’s ‘obstinacy’ but insists vote is non-binding
July 8, 2017 07:22 PM
Spanish delegate in Catalonia warns pro-independence leaders could end up “incapacitated”
Inquiry against Catalan Parliament board members continues with statements from pro-Spanish unity members
July 7, 2017 04:51 PM
Parliament to defend sovereignty if Spain suspends autonomy
President of the Catalan Parliament assures deputies will defend their freedom of expression and initiative as representatives of Catalan citizens
July 6, 2017 06:46 PM
Spain's Constitutional Court repeals Catalan language regulations
Judges ban rules calling for more Catalan in film dubbing, education for new migrants and customer service
July 5, 2017 08:54 PM
Spain's Constitutional Court repeals Catalan language regulations
Judges ban rules calling for more Catalan in film dubbing, education for new migrants and customer service
July 5, 2017 07:29 PM
Spanish president dismisses Catalan independence vote as 'authoritarian delusions'
Rajoy insists October 1 vote will not take place while vice president warns courts can freeze referendum bill in 24 hours
July 5, 2017 03:19 PM
Details about referendum on independence announced in a show of force by Catalan government
President Puigdemont claims that citizens will vote and “no action by Spain will stop it”
July 5, 2017 12:31 AM
Lluís Puig named new Catalan Minister for Culture
Puig was previously the general director of the Popular Culture, Local Associations, and Cultural Action group
July 4, 2017 05:22 PM
Catalan Parliament speaker at Westminster: ‘We are under threat, but we will not give up’
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Catalonia is re-constituted in the UK Parliament, with MPs and Lords from most parties, including Labour, Conservative and Lib Dem
July 3, 2017 10:59 PM
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