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Spain

Watch again: Catalan separatists hold huge rally in Barcelona

Pro-independence supporters took to the streets in Barcelona on Saturday evening to protest the ongoing trial of Catalan leaders, which started on Tuesday.

16/02/2019

Spain

Former Catalan vice president tells court he is a 'political prisoner'

“This is a political trial and I refuse to answer to my accusers... I am a political prisoner and I am on trial for my ideas,” Oriol Junqueras said.

14/02/2019

Spain

Filmmakers hand back award given by ex-Catalan chief Puigdemont

The filmmakers said they returned the award because its delivery was "not neutral".

13/02/2019

Spain

Spain's Sanchez likely to call snap-election if budget is voted down

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is trying to get a budget approved on Wednesday but with no support from Catalan nationalist parties and calls by the conservative parties to call a general election, he is running out of options.

12/02/2019

World News

Euroviews. Spanish democracy guarantees Catalan leaders a fair trial ǀ View

Spanish democracy took root following turbulent times. It is this belief in freedom and the rule of law that ensures all Spanish citizens get a fair trial, including pro-independence leaders from Catalonia.

12/02/2019

Belgium

Protests outside Brussels institutions in support of Catalan politicians

Protesters gathered outside European institutions in Brussels to express their support to Catalan politicians and activists being tried in Madrid

12/02/2019

Spain

Watch: EU more worried over Venezuela than Catalonia, says Puigdemont

The self-exiled former Catalonia leader had some strong words for Brussels and Madrid.

12/02/2019

Spain

Catalan Separatists' trial: How they got here and what's next?

Spain faces the biggest and most decisive trial in four decades on Tuesday when 12 Catalan separatist leaders go to court.

11/02/2019

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Here is our round-up of key stories across Europe so far today.

11/02/2019

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Thousands rally in Madrid against Spanish PM's proposed talks on Catalonia

Thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid on Sunday (February 10) against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's proposed talks to ease political tensions in Catalonia, in a protest organised by centre-right and far-right opposition parties.

10/02/2019

World News

Catalan president visits fellow independence leaders in prison

They go on trial on Tuesday to face charges related to the illegal independence referendum in October 2017.

09/02/2019

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Here is our round-up of key European stories so far today, Wednesday, February 6.

06/02/2019

World News

Euroviews. The week that was: exploring what’s hidden below the surface | View

Our weekly round-up brings you all the opinions that have been driving debate across Europe and further afield over the last seven days.

21/01/2019

Spain

Euroviews. No one is jailed in Spain for their opinions, only their acts | View

"What would the effect on the EU’s democratic credibility be if ... secessionist politicians were not tried, after circumventing the basic foundations of democratic rule of law in Spain?"

17/01/2019

World News

Euroviews. The week that was: blurred lines between reality and fantasy | View

We bring you our weekly View round-up of all the opinions driving debate across Europe and further afield.

11/01/2019

Spain

Euroviews. The trial of Catalan leaders casts a long shadow over the EU | View

Leaders of the 2017 Catalan independence referendum are facing a combined total of 217 years in prison for inciting rebellion. Defending their rights is in the self-interest of Europe if it wants to remain a leading force for democracy.

07/01/2019

Spain

Catalonia's separatists: Spain's trial of the century explained

Spain’s trail of the century begins tomorrow, as 18 leading Catalan separatists will face prosecution for their role in Catalonia’s unilateral declaration of independence from Madrid.

17/12/2018

Spain

Euroviews. The spirit of Francoism lives on in Spain’s political system | View

In fact, the [Spanish] Constitution - is an excellent mix of modern words and ancient – and by that I mean authoritarian and undemocratic concepts.

11/12/2018

Spain

Euroviews. We can't modernise the Constitution until we overcome Spain's problems

The Catalan independence movement is just one of the many obstacles facing a push to modernise the Spanish Constitution. In order to make sure it serves the needs of all Spaniards today, we have to solve our long-standing problems first.

06/12/2018

Spain

More jailed Catalan leaders join hunger strike

Two more separatist Catalan leaders have joined the hunger strike in Spain.

03/12/2018