“Catalonia is yet another case of meddling on the part of Russia”
A group of experts has called on Brussels to take tougher action to counter authoritarian propaganda
Referendum Independence Catalonia
Crisis in Catalonia
“Calling these people political prisoners shows a lack of respect”
Ex-communist leaders who were tortured under Franco criticize comparisons with today’s jailed Catalan officials
Brussels economic forecast cites Catalonia as a risk to Spain’s growth
European Commission “cannot anticipate at this stage” the impact of a protracted crisis in a region representing 20% of the national economy
European Union fights the Kremlin’s propaganda machine
The European task force that detects and fights Russian cyber-attacks warns of a campaign to aggravate the crisis in Catalonia
‘Botifler’: the pro-independence movement’s favorite insult
Catalan secessionists have brought back into use a term that was originally employed in the 18th century against the Bourbon army
Constitutional Court annuls Catalan declaration of independence
The law passed by the regional parliament on September 7 that paved the way for the October 1 referendum has also been struck down by the tribunal
Concern about Catalonia
The people who will have to deal with the ongoing secessionist crisis are, unfortunately, politicians with low popularity ratings
Catalan independence biggest problem after unemployment: poll
Concern over secession push soared from 7.8% in September to 29% in October, according to new survey by the Spanish government research agency CIS
My name is Justiniano Martínez, and I really was a political prisoner
“I am not sympathetic to demands for freedom from people who have enjoyed nothing but freedom their entire lives,” writes this former secretary general of the Spanish Communist Party
Podemos branch to run in coalition at Catalan polls on December 21
Podem will be teaming up with Catalonia in Common, a leftist coalition that includes green groups and Barcelona in Common, the party of Mayor Ada Colau
A grotesque escapade
Former Catalan regional premier Carles Puigdemont is mocking those exiled under Franco, hurting his allies and provoking the Belgians
Carles Puigdemont in Brussels: “We all know we can end up in jail”
200 separatist mayors are traveling to Belgium to “explain the situation in Catalonia”
Brexit and the ‘process’
Neither one is inevitable, as illustrated by the cases of Italy’s Padania and the Basque Country
Five years of lies about independence in Catalonia
How the Catalan government and parliament have twisted reality
Catalan parties cagey on coalition question as electoral deadline looms
Pro- and anti-independence forces playing cat and mouse as they weigh up chances of success in vote
Former Catalan premier, ministers due in Belgian court on November 17
Judge will decide on arrest and extradition, but decision open to appeal
High Court issues international arrest warrant for former Catalan premier
The Belgian prosecutor has stated that it will take action to apprehend Carles Puigdemont – who is currently in Brussels – as soon as it receives the European order
US Senate addresses Russian interference in Catalonia on social media
Intelligence Committee questions Twitter, Facebook and Google on Moscow’s agitation in favor of secessionism
Economy could lose €27bn over Catalan crisis, warns Bank of Spain
New report considers impact of prolonged uncertainty on consumption, investment, employment and financing
Serious offenses
While the incarceration of ex-members of the Catalan government may cause political problems, the justice system must act
Sacked Catalan leader attacks “runaway fury” of the Spanish state
Speaking from Belgium, Carles Puigdemont criticizes judge’s decision to place his ministers in pre-trial custody in sedition case
What happens now that Puigdemont has refused to appear in court?
European Arrest Warrant could be issued for former regional premier, who is facing charge of rebellion
Anglocondescension
We are sorry to have disappointed you. But maybe we Spaniards have grown up and no longer need to be lectured
As it happened | Live blog of Thursday’s events in Catalonia
Catch up on all of the events in Spanish politics, as former regional cabinet members appeared in court
Catalan crisis underscores divide within Podemos
Madrid at odds with regional branch over attitude towards independence and snap election
Catalan Independence
Under the microscope: former Catalan premier’s Brussels speech
EL PAÍS analyzes the many contradictions in Carles Puigdemont’s appearance on Tuesday in the Belgian capital
Puigdemont on the run
Ousted Catalan premier wants to keep fueling the independence process from Brussels
Ousted Catalan premier should testify in Belgium, says his lawyer
If Carles Puigdemont does not show up at Spanish court on Thursday, judge may issue an European arrest warrant for him
Catalan separatists accept new election as “plebiscite” on Article 155
Center-right party Ciudadanos have so far been unsuccessful at crafting a preliminary deal bringing together unionist parties in the region