Pablo Iglesias: “Catalans, stay and let’s all kick out Rajoy together”
The leader of anti-austerity party Podemos says he defends a referendum on independence but wants to see Catalonia remain part of Spain
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Prime minister cuts walking tour short in Catalonia after heckling
Mariano Rajoy was met with cries of “Independence!” and “Fascist!” in city of Reus. Earlier in the day he was caught out during interview discussing the consequences of secession
Catalonia could refuse to pay share of debt, premier warns
With less than a week to go before the region holds pivotal elections, Mas criticizes Madrid government’s “strategy of fear”
Catalan secession could trigger ‘corralito,’ warns central lender
But Bank of Spain governor Luis María Linde admits such banking restrictions are “highly unlikely prospect”
Bankers warn they may leave an independent Catalonia
Joint statement by leading lenders warns about risks to financial stability of a unilateral decision
Catalonia’s top secessionist candidate gets BBC pummeling
Video showing ‘worst’ moments of Raül Romeva’s ‘Hardtalk’ interview goes viral
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Catalonia turns to embassies for independence support
International representatives in Madrid receive 20th memo in two years defending the separatist cause ahead of elections
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Breakaway regions lose EU status, European Commission confirms
Message by EC president's spokesman is aimed at Catalonia, whose leaders are threatening with secession after the September 27 regional election
An independent Catalonia could not rejoin EU, says report
Legal experts warn a breakaway state would also be expelled from euro zone, Schengen and all bodies of which Spain is a member
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Constitutional Court temporarily halts plans for a Catalan tax agency
Madrid central government files appeal against law that would create a regional collection body, one of the cornerstones of premier Artur Mas’s plans for an independent Catalonia
BID FOR INDEPENDENCE
Catalan premier admits entry to EU may be difficult for region
Mas tells TV interviewer that “Spanish state would never ratify” membership. Politician also denies allegations of corruption within his CDC party
BID FOR INDEPENDENCE
Hundreds of thousands take to streets of Barcelona for ‘Diada’
Main event of Catalonia day used by those in favor of secession for northeastern region to hammer home their message. Spanish government describes march as “a campaign event”
CATAlan independence bid
Secessionists take over Catalonia Day as election campaign starts
Premier Artur Mas uses TV address to remind Catalans that the September 27 vote could change the future of the northeastern region forever
CATALAN BID FOR INDEPENDENCE
Pro-independence blocs will win majority at Catalan election — poll
Latest Center for Sociological Research survey predicts slim victory for parties that want to break away from Spain. Regional premier Artur Mas considers vote a plebiscite on plans to secede
CATALAN INDEPENDENCE BID
To the Spanish
Regional premier Artur Mas and his fellow supporters of Catalan independence respond to Spanish former prime minister Felipe González’s open letter published in EL PAÍS
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To Felipe González... and to all Spaniards
Catalan political leader Josep Antoni Duran i Lleida responds to the former Spanish PM’s open letter on regional independence published in EL PAÍS
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Catalan premier accuses Madrid of “Inquisition” tactics
Mas charges against Popular Party bid to give the Constitutional Court new powers that would help it block independence plans that are forming in northeastern region
CATALAN INDEPENDENCE BID
PP resorts to urgent law change to be able to punish Catalan officials
Ruling party wants to give top legal body powers to fine or suspend those who fail to comply with its decisions, in move aimed at blocking independence bid
OPINION
Catalonia and the European Union
It is false to think that a unilateral declaration of independence would attract support from other EU countries. Such a step contravenes European treaties as well as the interests and stability of many European members
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Former PM’s letter to Catalans draws applause and contempt
Ruling Popular Party expresses gratitude to Socialist Felipe González for his views on independence bid
CORRUPTION IN SPAIN
Ruling Catalan party: prosecutor wants “to influence election”
CDC official insists group has nothing to hide from corruption investigators examining alleged illegal commissions
CATALAN INDEPENDENCE BID
Secessionists cast doubts over an independent Catalonia’s EU status
Key pro-sovereignty candidate corrects statement that a newly formed Catalan state would have to leave the union for a “temporary” period
INDEPENDENCE BID
Catalan citizenship offer enrages Valencia and Aragon officials
Regional justice chief says residents of all regions with historical ties to Catalonia are entitled to passport if independence is declared
Catalan premier calls elections, classing vote a plebiscite for region
Artur Mas will be running on a secessionist bloc ticket, Junts pel Sí (Together for yes), along with the Catalan Republican Left (ERC) and other pro-independence groups and associations.
Catalan secessionists threaten independence right after vote
Pro-sovereignty bloc says it could break from Spain straight after a victory in the election, but a former government partner says Catalan premier is being dragged into the secession process
Catalan parties plan to declare independence after election win
Details have emerged of pact between Democratic Convergence of Catalonia (CDC) and the Catalan Republican Left (ERC), which are planning to run together in September’s regional vote
Corruption
Ex-Catalan party chief Oriol Pujol denies receiving backhanders
Son of Jordi Pujol tells parliamentary investigators he will not discuss family inheritance, and claims not to hold offshore accounts
“I was not corrupt,” ex-premier Pujol tells Catalan parliament
The 84-year-old former nationalist leader offers explanations for hidden fortune to regional deputies
Clean-up of graft: an urgent task
The courts, and Catalan politicians, must stem the growing blemish of corruption
Demonstrators force Catalan leaders to fly to debate by helicopter
Police had cleared park adjacent to Barcelona parliament building the previous night; some deputies shoved and abused on arrival