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Catalan separatists await verdict after historic trial comes to an end

The high-profile trial — that has heard from more than 300 witnesses and rejected at least 50 — came to an end on Wednesday with the final statements of the defendants.

World

Last day of trial for Catalan leaders

In Spain today, the trial of a group of Catalonian separatist leaders will end. The trial itself started in February, but the road into the court system for the activists started long before then.

Europe News

The Brief: Puigdemont refused EU accreditation, causing controversy

Charles Puigdemont declared independence from Catalonia and came to Belgium, where he was elected as an MEP. Now, he is being denied temporary EU accreditation. The decision was extended to all Spanish MEPs. Read more about why that was the resolution here.

Spain

Spanish parliament suspends lawmaker rights of four jailed Catalan MPs

The Spanish parliament's governing body on Friday suspended the lawmaker rights of the four jailed Catalan members of parliament while they face trial over the region's failed 2017 independence bid.

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Spain

Jailed Catalan leaders attend opening session of Spain's new parliament

Five Catalan separatists were allowed out of prison to be sworn in at the opening session of Spain's new parliament 20 days after general elections

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Spanish first as jailed Catalan leaders sworn in at parliament

Five elected Catalan leaders were allowed out of prison for a few hours today, in order to be sworn in at the opening of the Spanish Parliament.

Spain

Euroviews. Catalonia, an active partner for European integration ǀ View

The lack of action at the European level regarding the members of the Catalan government and leaders of the civil society in pre-trial detention or exiled, generated disappointment.

Spain

Locals in Spanish town shoot and burn Carles Puigdemont effigy

Locals in a Spanish town set alight and shot at a puppet made to resemble Carles Puigdemont, the ex-president of the Spanish region of Catalonia.

Spain

Road Trip Europe Day 12 - Barcelona: 'There is no justice, there is no

As our road trip team arrives in Barcelona, they ask Catalans what they think of think of the independence movement.

Spain

Former Spanish PM Rajoy gives evidence at Catalan separatist trial

Mariano Rajoy has been giving evidence in the trial of 12 Catalan separatist politicians.

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Dhaka fire, Albania protest, and Vegas snow | No Comment of the week

Here is the best of our No Comment videos this week.

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.

World News

Euroviews. The week that was: people behind the headlines are the real stories

We bring you our weekly round-up of the View opinion articles that have been driving debate across Europe and beyond over the last seven days.

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.

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

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.

World

Anti-Catalonian demonstrators protest ahead of separatists' trial

Protesters took to the streets of the Spanish capital yesterday to demonstrate against the government's policy of dialogue with Catalan separatists. Tomorrow is the start of the trial of 12 separatists, following their failed cessation bid in 2017.

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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.

Spain

Demonstrations in Madrid over plans by PM for Catalan talks

Demonstrations in Madrid over plans by PM for Catalan talks

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.