Now playing Next Economy Spain 2018 economic growth forecast 'at risk' Spain's economy could grow less than initially expected next year because of uncertainty over Catalonia 13/10/2017
Now playing Next 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 13/10/2017
Now playing Next 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 13/10/2017
Now playing Next 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 13/10/2017
Now playing Next Spain Who is the real power behind Catalonia’s independence movement? A look at the grassroots campaigners behind Catalonia's independence drive. 12/10/2017
Now playing Next World Exclusive: Catalan police speak out Exclusive interview with a Catalan police officer reveals tensions within the regional force over independence 12/10/2017
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Now playing Next 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 12/10/2017
Now playing Next 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 11/10/2017
Now playing Next 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 11/10/2017
Now playing Next World Catalonia police: who do we serve? Catalonia police: who do we serve? 11/10/2017
Now playing Next 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 11/10/2017
Now playing Next Spain Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the Spanish government is to formally ask Catalan government if it has declared independence or not 11/10/2017
Now playing Next Spain "Cautious Puigdement pulled back from formal declaration" Economic and political considerations force Catalan leader to pull back from announcing independence 11/10/2017
Now playing Next Spain Mixed feelings over 'delayed independence' in Barcelona Some thought the day would never come but 'delayed independence ' gets mixed response 10/10/2017
Now playing Next Spain Catalan leader signs declaration document In a symbolic gesture Catalan MPs signed a docucument declaring independence 10/10/2017
Now playing Next Spain Catalan leader suspends independence declaration, calls for dialogue Carles Puigdemont addressed the regional parliament following the October 1 referendum 10/10/2017
Now playing Next Spain Euroviews. View: Second-best solution better for both sides on Catalonia independence The Spanish and Catalan governments are speeding their cars towards a cliff, with each expecting the other to be the first to jump out, writes Victor Lapuente Giné 10/10/2017