Congress lawyers question constitutionality of amnesty bill
Spanish presidency minister closes door on amendments covering CDR and Tsunami Democràtic
January 17, 2024 07:01 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Catalan police official to take ‘unjust persecution’ to court over Operation Catalonia
Josep Lluís Trapero denounces the ‘serious legal consequences’ suffered by some in police force
January 17, 2024 04:02 PM
Pro-independence parties register separate amendments to draft amnesty bill
ERC and Junts fail to reach agreement with Socialists over terrorism clause wording
January 16, 2024 09:21 PM
Spying report on Catalan president to be partially declassified
Pere Aragonès had been targeted with Pegasus spyware, as revealed in 2022
January 16, 2024 03:43 PM
Barcelona to appoint night mayor in charge of nocturnal cultural activities
Jaume Collboni asserts his council will be "progressive" but avoids naming governing partner
January 16, 2024 01:00 PM
Former chief prosecutor of Catalonia illegally investigated by conservative Spanish government
Various businesspeople also targeted by Rajoy's PP administration during the height of the independence push
January 16, 2024 11:24 AM
New documents show illegal investigation of Catalan independence camp by Spanish government
Police leadership carried out covert operations with aim of halting push to separate from Spain
January 15, 2024 09:55 AM
Climate Action Ministry plans to transfer water from Ebre River
Catalan proposal includes linking reservoirs in Priorat to guarantee irrigation support
January 15, 2024 03:13 PM
Catalan president criticizes Junts for linking migration to crime
Pere Aragonès condemns proposal to deport convicted migrants who re-offend
January 14, 2024 02:19 PM
Pedro Sánchez warns migrant deportations are Spanish government's responsibility
Spanish PM weighs in on controversial row over transfer of immigration powers to Catalonia
January 14, 2024 12:46 PM
Junts deny accusations of xenophobia amid immigration powers row
Jordi Turull defends Catalonia's right to deport convicted migrants who re-offend
January 13, 2024 03:53 PM
Ada Colau rules herself out as Sumar candidate for European elections
Former mayor of Barcelona says she will continue to work for the city 'in whatever capacity'
January 13, 2024 01:55 PM
Catalan presidency minister on immigration deal: no transfer of power confirmed
Laura Vilagrà calls Junts-Socialists agreement "very diffuse pact"
January 12, 2024 12:30 PM
Plan to make Catalan an official EU language stalls
EU Council presidency asks Spain to come up with alternative proposal
January 12, 2024 07:15 PM
Congress approval needed for devolution of immigration powers to Catalonia
Transfer of control agreed as part of package of measures between Junts and Spanish government
January 11, 2024 11:18 AM
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