Almost 42,000 protestors at La Diada pro-independence demonstrations in Barcelona, Tortosa and Girona
Catalan capital sees 28,000 people despite torrential rain hours prior to rally
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Politics news from Catalonia and Barcelona
Catalonia's National Day begins with tribute to 1714 hero Rafael Casanova
Political leaders, cultural institutions, and organizations like FC Barcelona honor patriot at Barcelona's emblematic monument
Catalan MEPs back The Left's no-confidence motion against EU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen
Esquerra Republicana's Diana Riba and Comuns' Jaume Asens among European Parliament members supporting motion
President defends financial model, language, and coexistence during National Day speech
Salvador Illa addresses climate change, international geopolitical affairs, and "genocide suffered by Palestinians"
Parliament starts National Day celebrations with flag-raising ceremony
Chamber recovers traditional institutional event in place between 1980 and 2008
Catalonia's response to Trump's tariffs: Boost exports and support companies
New plan aims to encourage 2,000 companies to begin exporting
Spain announces arms embargo on Israel and entry ban on 'genocide promoters'
PM Pedro Sánchez outlines nine governmental actions, including restricting cargo vessels carrying weapons from transiting Spanish ports
Parliament to publish outline of laws that can be made to 'expand self-government'
Speaker Rull says opportunities are lost with credit supplements and would prefer to see new budget plan
Spanish minister acknowledges Catalonia’s is most deteriorated commuter train network
Óscar Puente says Rodalies rail infrastructure has received "worst treatment" from authorities
EU Advocate General backs lifting EU Parliamentary immunity for Puigdemont
Former pro-independence president Carles Puigdemont is no longer an MEP, although court case continues
President Salvador Illa and Carles Puigdemont meet in Brussels for first time
Socialist leader gathers with pro-independence figure, living in Belgium since 2017
Spanish government approves €17bn debt relief for Catalonia
Measure will forgive over €83 billion in debt for Spain’s autonomous communities, with Andalusia set to benefit the most
President Illa to meet with Carles Puigdemont in Brussels this afternoon
Socialist president to gather with former leader after requesting a meeting
Barcelona mayor barred from entering Israel
Jaume Collboni calls veto a "hostile act" as UN officially declares “man-made” famine in Gaza
Trump tariffs: no exceptions for wine and spirits
Europeans will offer "preferential access" to nuts, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, or American pork
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