Junior partner Junts leaves Catalan government
55.73% of members vote to exit cabinet while only 42.39% chose to remain
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'Suicide,' 'new opportunity,' 'at a crossroad': opposition react to Junts' cabinet exit
Socialists call extraordinary meeting for Monday, while ERC consider governing solo
Ex-parliament speaker on trial for disobedience says 'no debate should be prohibited' in chamber
Four former bureau members face up to 20-month disqualifications and €30,000 fines
€13,500 fine but no disqualification for MP who rejected to answer far-right prosecutors in trial
Eulàlia Reguant declined Vox's cross-examination as a witness in 2017 referendum proceedings in Supreme Court
Catalan politics holds breath ahead of uncertain Junts internal vote to stay in cabinet
Decision of junior coalition partner members to be announced on Friday after high turnout
New paid miscarriage leave for public sector workers
Women with painful periods or severe menopause symptoms will also be able to take time off
President welcomes EU Agencies Network directors to Barcelona: 'Catalonia is your best ally'
Annual meeting held in Catalan capital due to Barcelona-based Fusion For Energy presidency
Trial of former parliament bureau goes ahead despite one defendant's refusal to attend
Politician slams "sham" to "prevent will to overthrow criminal monarchy and establish Catalan Republic"
Spanish budget 2023 allocates 17.2% of investments to Catalonia, below GDP share
Socialists and Podemos still have to reach agreements with other parties to see spending plan passed by lawmakers
Junts members vote on coalition future as leadership divided
Pro-independence party president sides with leaving executive, but most ministers prefer to stay
Trial of former parliament speaker for allowing anti-monarchy votes begins
Three other chamber bureau members also tried for disobedience face fines and disqualification
Spanish government announces increased social spending in 2023 budget deal
Free Renfe train ticket scheme extended and pensions in line with inflation if approved
Remain in or exit cabinet, or blank vote: three options for junior coalition party members
Consultation to take place October 6 and 7 may mean the end of joint government and solo executive of Esquerra
No deal reached between coalition partners as negotiation deadline passes
Junts to decide wording of question to members over whether to stay in government
11,000 in main protest to mark independence referendum anniversary
Atmosphere peaceful as attendees boo representatives of government main party, which prioritizes talks with Spain
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