Thousands of police secure Congress ahead of Pedro Sánchez's PM bid
500 protesters gathered outside chamber during Socialist leader's speech
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Amnesty law still being analyzed, says EU Commissioner for Justice
Didier Reynders confirms letter to Spanish government was not meant to "express any concern"
Conservative PP passes Senate reform to delay amnesty bill
Catalan government spokesperson stresses importance of reviewing law "down to the millimetre"
Amnesty bill absolving Catalan independence movement to be brought before Congress
Pro-independence parties will support Pedro Sánchez's bid for PM
Socialists file amnesty law in Congress after deal with pro-independence parties
It was expected that parties backing Pedro Sánchez's PM bid, such as Junts and Esquerra, would also sign the text
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
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
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'
Thousands protest against amnesty law put forward by Socialists and pro-independence parties
Simultaneous demonstrations in Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, Lleida, and in Madrid
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
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
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
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
Junts and Socialists reach deal for Pedro Sánchez's PM bid
Overnight negotiations focused on the scope of the amnesty law
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
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