Pro-Spanish unity parties criticize 'failing government' and president's 'protagonism'
Opposition parties given chance to speak during second day of general policy debate in parliament
September 27, 2023 12:56 PM
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Pro-independence bloc halts PP leader's bid for PM in Spanish Congress
Feijóo short of absolute majority, but has second opportunity on Friday
September 27, 2023 01:23 PM
Pro-independence parties push for amnesty and historic deal during PM vote
Alberto Núñez Feijóo began his bid for Spanish PM
September 26, 2023 08:30 PM
PP's Feijóo begins bid for PM and proposes creation of crime of 'constitutional disloyalty'
Spanish congress expected to vote against conservative leader during votes on Wednesday and Friday
September 26, 2023 12:24 PM
President urges Spanish PM to set referendum conditions by 2027
Pere Aragonès takes amnesty for granted but warns it's just a "starting point" for resolving political conflict
September 26, 2023 10:54 AM
'Disappointing and insipid,' opposition criticizes president's general policy debate speech
Junts say Aragonès "lacks credibility" to negotiate referendum conditions
September 26, 2023 02:10 PM
President Aragonès will ask Spanish PM to show courage over referendum
Catalan leader wants to focus debate on self-determination amid Sánchez's negotiations for re-election
September 25, 2023 08:37 PM
€70 voucher scheme for high school and primary school students next year
Measure will be announced by Aragonès during Tuesday's general policy debate
September 25, 2023 04:35 PM
'Puigdemont, to jail!': Thousands in mass event against amnesty for referendum leaders
Spain's conservatives kick off campaign against potential deal between Socialists and independence parties in Madrid
September 24, 2023 01:45 PM
Port emissions tax will affect 80% of ships docking in Barcelona
Government confident that average tax of €759 will come into force next year and raise €7.5m annually
September 22, 2023 01:58 PM
European Court of Human Rights begins analyzing appeals for convicted referendum leaders
Court gives Spain until January 12 to respond to alleged violations of fundamental rights
September 22, 2023 01:53 PM
Spanish Congress certifies use of Catalan language
"I will speak in Catalan because I can," were the first Catalan words in Congress on Tuesday
September 21, 2023 09:35 AM
Catalan spoken in Spanish Congress for first time
Gabriel Rufián gives first speech in language: "I will speak in Catalan because I can, thanks to the Catalan school system"
September 19, 2023 01:15 PM
EU postpones decision on making Catalan, Basque and Galician official after 'constructive debate'
Member states ask for legal and cost analyses and will continue talks to address the proposal in future meetings
September 19, 2023 11:38 AM
Spanish foreign minister ahead of crucial EU meeting: 'Catalan not a minority language'
"Over 10 million Catalan speakers, more than some official languages in the Union," José Manuel Albares said
September 19, 2023 09:29 AM
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