Conservative People's Party to win Spanish election with week to go, polls forecast
Voters to decide on July 23 between right-wing and left-wing forces
July 17, 2023 11:14 AM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Conservative People's Party hoping for a comeback on July 23
Pro-business party is staunchly against socially progressive measures and Catalan independence
July 17, 2023 09:53 AM
EU ‘reimposes’ high way tolls in 2024, traffic body says
Tolls and road management becoming a topic of debate ahead of general elections
July 14, 2023 04:25 PM
CUP: far-left pro-independence group running for second time in Spanish election
Currently holding two seats in Congress, party wants to expand their position
July 14, 2023 04:40 PM
Former interior minister denies hiring covert police escort for Puigdemont
Miquel Buch testifies in court that officer advised ministry in everything, even remotely
July 14, 2023 10:34 AM
Vox: far-right ultra-conservatives with chances of entering Spanish government
Polls indicate little to separate left- and right-wing blocs
July 13, 2023 09:37 AM
Coalition excluding ERC sees Socialist mayor appointed president of Barcelona's regional authority
Comuns, local party Tot per Terrassa, and Junts' independent mayors join forces in new coalition
July 13, 2023 01:25 PM
'No proposals for Catalonia' after Spanish PM candidates debate, Catalan government says
Leaders of Socialists and People's Party only "attack" during "worst's politics reality"
July 11, 2023 02:28 PM
Government implements 86% of 2022 spending plan, excluding EU funds
Catalonia invests almost €200 per person, an increase of nearly €30 on 2021
July 10, 2023 05:26 PM
Puigdemont refrains from attending Strasbourg plenary to avoid potential arrest
Stripped of immunity, former Catalan president complains of "ambiguous" EU Parliament response
July 10, 2023 11:06 AM
Who manages trains in Catalonia and why is it an election issue?
Persistent problems cause regular commuter chaos, but liberalization of rail network spells change for operator
July 9, 2023 11:25 AM
From riots to a thaw: how Catalonia shaped the past four years in Spanish politics
First coalition cabinet in Spain faced Covid and inflation this term, and held talks on political conflict but without outcome
July 8, 2023 11:20 AM
Who can and cannot vote in Spanish elections: first-time voter after 18 years living in Catalonia
16.3% of Catalan population are foreign residents, only 181,581 of these can vote
July 7, 2023 01:52 PM
Catalan president calls on defending rights and freedoms at Spanish election
Pere Aragonès pushes for large "mobilization" against "reactionary wave"
July 7, 2023 02:50 PM
Spanish election campaign starts amid debate between pro-independence parties
Country to decide between left-wing or right-wing government on July 23 ballot
July 7, 2023 12:01 AM
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