Spain Portraits of Spain's king burned amid protests at his Barcelona visit The visit by Spain’s heads of state and government comes less than two weeks after Catalonia’s regional chief, Quim Torra, was removed from office by Spain’s Supreme Court. 09/10/2020
no comment Effigy of Spanish king burned as tensions rise on Catalan National Day Supporters of Catalonia's secession from the rest of Spain gathered in small groups around the north east region on Friday under orders from event organisers to maintain social distancing amid a spike in coronavirus cases. 12/09/2020
Spain Catalan separatists hold annual demonstration on region's National Day An estimated 50,000 pro-independence protesters attended the main demonstration in Barcelona to mark the Catalan National Day. It was a muted affair compared to previous years because of local coronavirus restrictions. 11/09/2020
Spain Catalan politician accusing Spain of 'political spying' demands probe Roger Torrent, who is a leading supporter of Catalonia’s independence campaign, alleged the reports “prove what we already knew: that the Spanish state spies on its political opponents.” 15/07/2020
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France Exiled Catalan separatist leader holds rally in France Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont addressed more than 100,000 supporters in Perpignan near the Spanish border. 29/02/2020
no comment Carles Puigdemont takes in rugby game ahead of Perpignan rally It is the nearest MEP Puigdemont has come to returning to Catalonia since fleeing in 2017. 29/02/2020
brussels bureau Cuban activists blocked from attending EU meeting Cuban activists who made it to Brussels called on the EU to put pressure on Cuba to respect human rights. 07/02/2020
state of the union UK MEPs sit for last time in Strasbourg as Catalan duo make debut There were mixed feelings among British MEPs this week as they sat in Strasbourg for the final time before Brexit. But there was delight among Catalan separatists after Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comin were finally allowed to take their seats. 17/01/2020
Europe Police violence: Could France and Catalonia ban rubber bullet guns? Police violence: Could France and Catalonia ban rubber bullet guns? 17/01/2020
brussels bureau The Brief: what are the next legal steps in the Catalan conundrum? Announcements and parliamentary procedure will follow Spain's request to lift immunity. 14/01/2020
brussels bureau Catalan MEPs take their seats in Strasbourg Now fully accredited MEPS, they are here to attend the first plenary of the year. After expressing his joy, Carles Puigdemont told the press the Catalan independence question was a European issue. 13/01/2020
