Amnesty law could take months to be approved – here's what happens next
Bill could still face political and legal obstacles before coming into effect
November 13, 2023 06:07 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Congress speaker announces Pedro Sánchez's prime ministerial bid vote for Wednesday and Thursday
Francina Armengol confirms next steps after Socialists reach deal with Junts, ERC and other regional parties
November 13, 2023 11:30 AM
Pro-independence Junts' members back deal with Socialists with 86% in favor
Party will back Pedro Sánchez's PM bid after agreement on amnesty law for independence push and 'lawfare'
November 12, 2023 06:30 PM
Thousands protest against amnesty law put forward by Socialists and pro-independence parties
Simultaneous demonstrations in Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, Lleida, and in Madrid
November 12, 2023 12:17 PM
Puigdemont returning to Catalonia 'is now more possible than before,' Junts party says
Pro-independence group ensures steps been taken, as amnesty law expected to be put forward on Monday, and prime ministerial bid vote on Wednesday and Thursday
November 11, 2023 11:15 AM
EU Commission 'has not expressed concerns' over pro-independence amnesty
Commission asked Spanish government for more information on potential law in response to citizen concerns
November 10, 2023 04:52 PM
Spanish prosecutors rule out terrorism charges for Puigdemont in Tsunami Democràtic case
Esquerra's Marta Rovira was also investigated after police report cited her as coordinator
November 10, 2023 11:23 AM
24 arrested and seven police officers injured at anti-amnesty riots in Madrid
Firecrackers, flares and baton charges outside Socialists' headquarters after deal with pro-independence Junts
November 10, 2023 10:17 AM
Junts and Socialists reach deal for Pedro Sánchez's PM bid
Overnight negotiations focused on the scope of the amnesty law
November 9, 2023 09:22 AM
Judge calls former health minister to testify voluntarily over delay in Spanish police receiving Covid vaccines
Alba Vergés given 20 days to testify voluntarily after Catalan police were allegedly prioritized in jab rollout
November 9, 2023 05:19 PM
New referendum law fails after Esquerra and Junts abstain in Parliament
Far-left CUP proposed motion, with far-right Vox threatening court action and Ciudadanos abandoning chamber
November 9, 2023 04:49 PM
EU Commission asks Spanish government for 'detailed information' on potential amnesty law
Socialists amid post-election talks agree with Esquerra on pardoning those related to 2017 independence vote, while Junts' support still under debate
November 8, 2023 08:46 PM
Six arrests and 30 police officers injured in second night of clashes in Madrid
Almost 7,000 people gathered outside Socialist party headquarters in anti-amnesty protest
November 8, 2023 10:12 AM
Terrorism link over Puigdemont's Tsunami Democràtic role angers parties and rights' groups
Timing of Spain's National Court resolution questioned ahead of possible amnesty law and Socialists-Junts pact
November 8, 2023 09:03 AM
Catalan government sets five-year limit on tourist apartments licenses
Rule will affect 95,000 holiday rentals in 260 municipalities
November 7, 2023 04:40 PM
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