European Commission to conduct 'careful, independent and objective' analysis of amnesty law
Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders says that Catalonia "remains an internal affair" during EU debate
November 22, 2023 05:22 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Amnesty debate reaches European parliament amid calls from the right to 'watch' Sánchez
Pro-independence parties say rule of law threatened by "anti-democratic" courts while Socialists say new law allows political resolution of conflict
November 22, 2023 12:08 PM
Catalan foreign minister urges EU to 'formalize' Mediterranean macro-region this year
Barcelona will host meeting of 13 regional and local governments on Friday
November 22, 2023 03:45 PM
Spain's National Court sends request to Switzerland to locate pro-independence leader
Judge García-Castellón asks for information on Marta Rovira as part of investigation into Tsunami Democràtic protest group
November 22, 2023 12:39 PM
Puigdemont's terrorism case elevated to Supreme Court
Former president investigated over Tsunami Democràtic protest actions
November 21, 2023 12:08 PM
Pedro Sánchez's new cabinet take office with two Catalans in new government
Former Barcelona mayor Jordi Hereu is the new industry minister, while Ernest Urtasun heads the culture department
November 21, 2023 03:29 PM
Three arrested in southern Spain over shooting of former Catalan MEP
Court opens investigation into attempted murder of a terrorist nature
November 21, 2023 10:25 AM
Catalonia to create 'national purple network' to prevent gender-based violence
Wide-ranging €43m plan includes virtual 'purple button' on public transport apps and training for staff in shopping centers
November 20, 2023 04:53 PM
Former Barcelona mayor Jordi Hereu named new Spanish industry minister
Pedro Sánchez's Socialist-led government will have 22 ministries, with 12 women and 5 positions for junior coalition partners Sumar
November 20, 2023 11:54 AM
Thousands march in Madrid against amnesty for Catalan independence leaders
People's Party, Vox, Ciudadanos, and pro-Constitution entities organize protest in wake of Pedro Sánchez's investiture
November 18, 2023 01:45 PM
Catalan pro-independence leaders tried in Court of Auditors
Prominent politicians accused over expenses of government in organizing referendum and promoting it abroad
November 17, 2023 11:42 AM
Only 31% of Catalans now support independence, lowest figure since 2012
New survey reveals Socialists would win Catalan election if held today, while 60% in favor of amnesty law
November 17, 2023 12:50 PM
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez swears in in front of King
Politician to announce new cabinet members during weekend
November 17, 2023 10:04 AM
Violent protests at Socialists' headquarters after Pedro Sánchez's re-election
4,000 rally against controversial amnesty deal with Catalan pro-independence parties
November 17, 2023 01:12 AM
Pedro Sánchez reelected prime minister of Spain
Support of Catalan pro-independence parties crucial for new legislature after controversial amnesty deal
November 16, 2023 01:13 PM
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