Catalan language is still far from becoming official in European Parliament
Request made over a year ago after deal between Catalan and Spanish governments
August 3, 2023 01:05 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Catalan independence referendum would solve current political stalemate, Aragonès says
President demands Sánchez "moves" in order to be reelected as Spanish prime minister
August 1, 2023 05:42 PM
Votes from Spaniards abroad see Socialists lose a seat to conservatives in hung parliament
Left-wing party depends on pro-independence Junts to remain in power
July 29, 2023 11:06 AM
Puigdemont says his party, key to Spain's political future, will not fall for 'blackmail'
Socialists lose seat to People's Party after votes from Spaniards abroad counted
July 29, 2023 07:44 PM
Spain will not issue arrest warrant for Puigdemont until European decision on immunity
Former president has until September 15 to lodge appeal that could temporarily restore status
July 27, 2023 12:53 PM
Pro-independence parties pledge 'common front' in post-election talks with Socialists
Far-right will "not stand in way" of People's Party if some Socialists back Feijóo
July 26, 2023 05:13 PM
Socialists warn pro-independence Junts negotiation to take place 'within constitutional framework'
Former Catalan president Puigdemont's party crucial for Sánchez PM bid after Spanish election
July 25, 2023 05:16 PM
Union for Mediterranean at odds with Catalan government over use of headquarters
Secretary general says he is "victim" of tensions between Catalonia and Madrid
July 25, 2023 09:49 AM
Pro-independence MEP Clara Ponsatí released after arrest upon return to Catalonia
Junts politician failed to appear in court during last visit and did not plan to testify voluntarily
July 24, 2023 11:55 AM
Hung parliament in Spain - what happens next?
PP win most seats but have little chance of governing, Sánchez could pact with pro-independence groups, or elections could be repeated
July 24, 2023 05:22 PM
Public prosecutor requests new European arrest warrant for Puigdemont
Former president and former minister Toni Comín lost parliamentary immunity following recent European court ruling
July 24, 2023 12:53 PM
Absolute majority in Senate for right-wing People's Party
Conservatives take 119 seats in clear victory over the Socialists with 73
July 24, 2023 01:27 AM
Pro-independence MEP Clara Ponsatí detained, again, in return to Catalonia
Junts politician failed to appear in court during last visit and did not plan to testify voluntarily
July 24, 2023 10:58 AM
Conservative People's Party win Spanish election but no majority for right-wing bloc
Socialists beat polls to gain two seats, but options tricky for either side to form government
July 23, 2023 09:58 PM
Landslide Socialist win in Spanish election in Catalonia
Pro-independence Esquerra and Junts tie in second place with Sumar
July 23, 2023 09:51 PM
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