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Clock ticking for Puigdemont over Catalan independence

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont is coming under pressure to declare full independence.

Economy

Spain 2018 economic growth forecast 'at risk'

Spain's economy could grow less than initially expected next year because of uncertainty over Catalonia

Spain

Euroviews. View: External mediation on Catalonia independence would cripple democracy

The world must resist separatists’ calls for international mediation. Nothing less than the future of the rule of law and constitutional democracy depends on it, writes Ana Palacio

Europe News

The EU can't mediate in Spain if only one side asks for it, says Juncker

The EU Commission president said he doesn't want Catalonia to become independent

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Spain

Media operating under 'poisonous climate' in Catalonia, says Reporters Without Borders

A new report by RSF cites harassment of journalists on social network and propaganda pressure from the Catalan government

Spain

Is Catalonia looking to copy Slovenia’s path to independence?

Separatist Catalans hope Carles Puigdemont will follow the Slovenian independence model

Spain

Who is the real power behind Catalonia’s independence movement?

A look at the grassroots campaigners behind Catalonia's independence drive.

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Violence on sidelines of Barcelona unity demonstration

A group of anti-independence demonstrators in the Catalonian capital Barcelona clashed with police on Wednesday, Spain's national day.

World

Exclusive: Catalan police speak out

Exclusive interview with a Catalan police officer reveals tensions within the regional force over independence

Spain

Chairs fly in Barcelona on sidelines of pro-unity demonstration

Shocking footage shows demonstrators throwing chairs at each other on the streets of Barcelona

Spain

Madrid waits for answer from Catalonia

The clock is ticking as Madrid waits for Catalan leaders to clarify its independence bid by a five-day deadline

Spain

Mixed reactions in Barcelona to Spanish PM's veiled 'threat'

"At least we are talking" Spanish PM's call for clarity is seen as the reopening of dialogue by some Catalans

Spain

Rajoy rejects dialogue with Catalan government, opens door to constitutional reform

Rajoy's speech followed Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont's suspended declaration of independence

World News

Madrid gives Catalonian leaders 5 days to state if they have declared independence or not - EFE

Belgium

Serbian PM: Kosovo major obstacle in EU talks

Spain

Euroviews. View: What Catalonia crisis says about EU’s structure and prospects

What is happening on the ground in Spain indicates that the European economic recovery is strengthening, while highlighting the limits of what the EU can achieve, writes Daniel Gros

Europe News

Catalan independence a no-go for Brussels

World

Catalonia police: who do we serve?

Catalonia police: who do we serve?

Europe News

Catalonia: Reactions from the European Parliament

Spain

Barcelona crowds react to Puigdemont's Catalonia independence announcement

Cheering turned to silence in Barcelona as Puigdemont revealed that Catalonia's declaration of independenceaction would be suspended