Articles tagged with: Independence

01 June 2021 09:19 AM

President Pere Aragonès and his ministers (by Arnald Prat)

New Catalan government's 10 biggest challenges in 10 graphs

Unemployment, housing crisis, social inequality, depopulation, independence issue and public health situation among hottest topics for Aragonès’ cabinet

Politics

30 March 2021 05:34 PM

State Attorney Rosa María Seoane, during the interrogation of pro-independence activist Jordi Turull in the Supreme Court, February 19, 2019 (Supreme Court)

Spanish government decision on pardoning jailed leaders nears after report

Solicitor general avoids taking a side, non-binding Supreme Court review remains last step before final cabinet decision

Catalan Trial

10 March 2021 12:24 PM

Spanish national team manager Luis Enrique photographed during a press conference (image from Spanish Football Federation)

Spanish football federation stirs political controversy by avoiding referring to Kosovo as a country

Statement lashes out at “destructive” attitude of Spain toward Kosovo ever since declaring independence in 2008

Sports

08 March 2021 03:49 PM

Meritxell Serret photographed during an interview with the Catalan News Agency in July 2020 (by Nazaret Romero)

Exiled Catalan delegate in EU resigns after being elected MP

Serret still liable for referendum case but not facing a European arrest warrant, uncertainty over how she will develop new post

Politics

10 February 2021 01:24 AM

Photo of all nine candidates taking part in the TV3 Catalan election debate on February 9, 2021 (by TV3)

Covid-19 handling, health system and independence heat up TV3 Catalan election debate

Opposition blasts Catalan and Spanish government parties as far-right Vox's arguments spark outrage

Politics

29 January 2021 11:31 AM

A voter casting their ballot in a 2019 election (by Gerard Vilà)

Six key questions for the future of Catalonia that the February 14 election will answer

A three-way race to win, the impact of Covid-19 on voter turnout, and whether pro-independence parties keep majority and finally reach 50% of votes are main conundrums

Politics