Spain

Puigdemont summoned to Spain

The ousted Catalan president and 19 others are summoned to court hearings in Spain, but the leader is reportedly still in Brussels.

1 November 2017

Belgium

Ousted Catalan leader 'not in Belgium to seek asylum'

Carles Puigdemont said he would return home "immediately" if a fair judicial process was guaranteed.

31 October 2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU mulls 'rule of law' checks for funds

31 October 2017

Spain

From secrecy to sedition: Catalan separatist group's uneasy position in Spain

“We were told that if the Spanish police asked us about the lessons we were receiving, we should answer that we were learning French.”

31 October 2017

Belgium

Deposed Catalan leader makes his case in Brussels

31 October 2017

Spain

What is the future for Catalan independence now?

Resistance to Madrid’s imposition of direct control on Catalonia has been muted and the secessionist leadership is in disarray.

31 October 2017

Spain

The 30 days that shook Spain

A look back at the key moments of 30 historic days

31 October 2017

Belgium

Puigdemont proves elusive on Brussels trip

Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont gets legal counsel in Brussels.

30 October 2017

Spain

Spain's state prosecutor asks for charges to be brought against Catalonia's political leadership

José Manuel Maza charged them with rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds

30 October 2017

Spain

Madrid prepares to file criminal charges against sacked Catalan leader

Huge pro-unity rally marks start of intense week in Catalonia

30 October 2017

Spain

Unionists in Barcelona organize mass protest after declaration of independence

They refuse to be the silent minority

30 October 2017

Spain

Spanish unionists stage mass rally in Barcelona

Tens of thousands of people joined the march through the Catalan regional capital to protest against the pro-independence movement

29 October 2017

Spain

Pro-unity rally fills Barcelona streets

Thousands of protesters gathered in defence of Spanish unity in the Catalan capital

29 October 2017

Spain

Spain makes election suggestion to sacked Catalan leader

A central government spokesman advised Carles Puigdemont to stand in December's regional polls

29 October 2017

Spain

Article 155: 'The Nuclear Option'

Catalonia is sure to challenge Madrid's takeover by launching a case in Spain's Constitutional Court, an expert told Euronews

28 October 2017

Spain

Thousands rally in Madrid for Spanish unity

People of all ages joined the march in the Spanish capital to show support for the government

28 October 2017

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About 1,000 pro-unity supporters rally in Madrid

About 1,000 pro-unity supporters gather at Madrid's Plaza Colon

28 October 2017

Spain

Puigdemont calls for a non-violent resistance

A broadcast message from Carles Puigdemont asked Catalans to resist Article 155 in a peaceful manner

28 October 2017

Spain

Catalan leader urges calm opposition

Carles Puigdemont refuses to recognise the sacking of Catalan regional government

28 October 2017

Spain

Spain's Prime Minister calls for calm after Catalonia declares independence

The Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy has called for calm and said the rule of law would be restored in Catalonia, after the region declared independence from Spain.

27 October 2017