Puigdemont probably became MEP 'illegally,' EU Parliament lawyer says
European General Court to decide whether former Catalan president's immunity waiver was lawful
November 25, 2022 06:12 PM
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Barcelona aims to raise percentage of population that eats local food to 40% in 8 years
Changing school menus, reducing obesity and promoting organic food among local council's goals
November 28, 2022 04:17 PM
Barcelona walking tours regulations to come into force in March
Legislation limits groups to 20 people maximum, with expected sanctions of up to €3,000
November 27, 2022 12:00 PM
Reform of crime of sedition one step closer to being approved
Revamped penal code to include 'aggravated public disorder' as MPs accept it for consideration
November 25, 2022 12:50 AM
Spanish budget 2023 approved in Congress with support from Catalan government party
Pro-independence Junts and CUP vote against, but spending plan advances with yes votes from ERC and PDeCAT
November 24, 2022 06:27 PM
‘Scotland and Catalonia have inalienable right to self-determination’
Catalonia’s pro-independence camp voices support for Scottish counterparts after UK supreme court rules against new referendum
November 23, 2022 08:15 PM
Catalan parliament demands EU chamber to ban Pegasus spyware
Political parties want to address Catalangate espionage case at continental investigation committee
November 23, 2022 07:39 PM
Former parliament bureau members absolved of disobedience for anti-monarchy motions
Prosecutors had requested 20-month disqualification for ex-speaker Roger Torrent and others
November 23, 2022 10:16 AM
Majority of MPs celebrate acquittal of Torrent and other parliament bureau members
ERC, Junts, CUP, and En Comú Podem lawmakers were joined by some Socialists in applauding absolved former speaker
November 23, 2022 12:10 PM
Spanish government and banks agree to ease mortgages for households earning under €29,400
2% cap on rent increase extended through 2023 after budget deal
November 22, 2022 05:07 PM
Spain's Attorney General against automatic sentence reductions for sexual offenders
Loophole in new 'only yes means yes' law being exploited to lower jail time
November 21, 2022 07:33 PM
Barcelona honors road traffic victims on world remembrance day: 'It's a daily tragedy'
New support service for crash survivors
November 20, 2022 07:30 PM
Prominent Muslim activist Mohamed Said Badaoui deported to Morocco
Reus community leader received widespread support after being accused of promoting jihadism
November 19, 2022 07:37 PM
Far-right protest in Barcelona against 'seditious' pro-independence 'coup-mongers'
Vox criticizes Spain's new rape law and says women are now more "unprotected"
November 19, 2022 04:01 PM
How the sedition law reform could impact independence referendum organizers
Full Professor of Procedural Law at the University of Barcelona, Jordi Nieva, shares his view
November 19, 2022 11:36 AM
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