Spanish government dismisses head of intelligence agency amid espionage scandals
Paz Esteban led CNI for two years before calls for resignation were raised by Catalangate victims
May 10, 2022 11:09 AM
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Head of intelligence: court approved espionage of Catalan president and Puigdemont's allies
CNI agency admits targeting only 18 officials out of over 60 named in Catalangate
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Intelligence head argues court approved espionage of some Catalangate targets
Paz Esteban talks in congressional official secrets committee behind closed doors
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Pro-indy MEPs denounce Catalangate: 'Europe cannot look the other way'
Brussels calls on member states to "thoroughly examine" allegations of spyware use
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"You should step down," insist pro-independence groups ahead of official secrets congressional committee
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Former Barcelona councilor Manuel Valls to run for Macron’s party in French legislative vote
Catalan-born politician will aim to represent French citizens in Monaco, Portugal, Spain, and Andorra
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Catalan parliament will launch inquiry into Catalangate but Spain's congress rules one out
Ruling Socialist party prevents parliamentary investigation in Spain's lower house while court is only looking into espionage against PM and defense minister
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Puigdemont to step aside as Junts president
Former Catalan president currently in Belgium will not take part in political party congress
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Former president Torra to file a complaint against Spanish PM after Catalangate
Ex Catalan leader’s phone was infected with Pegasus spyware on eight occasions while in office in 2020
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