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EU parliament protesters unfurl banner that saw Catalan president banned from office

Fifteen MEPs gathered in front of the European Parliament to unfurl a banner in support of the jailed Catalan pro-independence leaders, the same one that saw the ousted Catalan president Quim Torra …

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Elisenda Paluzie reelected as head of the Catalan National Assembly

In a sweeping victory, Elisenda Paluzie was reelected as president of the Catalan National Assembly (ANC) on Saturday after the pro-independence group held an election to renew its top leadership positions.

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Outrage in pro-referendum camp following arrest of nine activists for ‘terrorism’

The arrest of nine pro-independence activists being accused of “terrorism” has sparked outrage among the parties in favor of a self-determination referendum. The Catalan president, Quim Torra, was among the first officials …

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Brussels backs exiled rapper’s arguments against extradition

Valtònyc “optimistic” after EU Commission tells high court in Luxembourg that singer’s offenses predate legislation underlying arrest warrant

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Catalonia 2019-2020: a new clash with Spain for independence?

Country holds its breath ahead of verdict on jailed leaders, which could lead to a rise in tensions with Madrid, snap elections and fresh attempts to extradite Puigdemont.

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Puigdemont: ‘extraordinarily abnormal’ for Parliament to be ‘under rule’ of a Spanish judge

Carles Puigdemont highlights the intrusion and interferences of judge Pablo Llarena in Catalonia’s parliament, who is deciding who has the right to vote and who has not

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Committee of Regions president says ‘imprisonment’ of Catalan politicians offers no ‘solution’

The President of the Committee of the Regions, Karl-Heinz Lambertz, notes that the solution to the conflict between Catalonia and Spain “cannot be solved with either the police or the …

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Catalonia best south European region for foreign investment

Despite the fear the Spanish government wanted to foster, Catalonia is one of the most attractive regions for foreign investment, according to the Financial Times rankings.

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