Parliament of Catalonia

Spain

Spain violated political rights of former Catalan leaders, says UN

Four Catalan regional leaders were removed from office before being prosecuted for their roles in the October 2017 independence referendum.

31/08/2022

Spain

Catalonia pardons hundreds of women executed for 'witchcraft'

Historians believe that the majority of "witchcraft" executions in Spain took place in Catalonia.

26/01/2022

Spain

Sanchez meets Catalan separatists and says solving impasse needs time

Spain’s prime minister and Catalonia's leader met on Wednesday to restart negotiations hoping to find a solution to the ongoing political crisis over separatist demands.

15/09/2021

Europe News

Pardons are 'only a first step' to a deal with Spain: Catalan leader

Pere Aragonès, the recently-elected president of Catalonia, tells Euronews that his government is ready to open a new chapter with Madrid and Brussels.

18/06/2021

Spain

Catalonia’s new president wants another referendum on independence

Pere Aragonés, 38, was elected Catalonia's president on Friday.

21/05/2021

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Catalonia polls open under strict rules to keep voters safe from COVID

There are 5.3 million people invited to take part in the regional election today - although turnout may be affected by COVID.

14/02/2021

Spain

Catalonia set for February election after court overturns COVID delay

The long-standing demands for self-determination by Catalan separatists, the handling of the pandemic and its economic fallout are the main issues being debated during the run-up to the vote.

29/01/2021

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 politicians sue Spain's ex-spy chief over alleged phone hack

Roger Torrent, speaker of Catalonia’s regional parliament, said the lawsuit was filed "to defend our rights and claim responsibilities".

30/07/2020

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

World

Catalonia's political stalemate takes its toll on public services

Public accounts have been carried over for the past three years, since the days of Carlos Puigdemont. Since he fled the country, the Catalan Parliament has passed only 6 laws, 46 are still pending.

07/11/2019

Spain

Catalan leader Quim Torra says there must be a new independence vote

Catalan leader Quim Torra wants a new vote on Catalan independence.

17/10/2019

Spain

Catalan regional leader calls for amnesty for convicted separatists

"We call for an end to repression, for the release of the political prisoners, for the exiles to be free to return home, for an amnesty that should mark an endpoint for all of those who have suffered reprisals", said president Quim Torra.

14/10/2019

Europe News

Catalan protesters demonstrate in front of EU parliament against exclusion of MEPs

Catalan protesters demonstrate in front of EU parliament against exclusion of MEPs

02/07/2019

Spain

Catalan's new president assumes office

Quim Torra has promised to be faithful to the Catalan people and its parliament

17/05/2018

Spain

What does Quim Torra’s election mean for Catalonia?

Catalonia’s new leader elected by the region’s parliament is described as a hardline separatist who has vowed to continue the struggle for independence from Spain.

14/05/2018