Germany wants to extradite Catalonia's independence leader Carles Puigdemont

Ex-Catalan leader, Carles Puigdemont, one of the leaders of the region's secession movement wanted in Spain on rebellion charges, will most likely be extradited from Germany on lesser charges.

Belgian judge delays decision on warrant for ex-Catalan leader

A Belgian judge made no ruling on Friday on a European arrest warrant issued by Spain for ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, his lawyer said after a court hearing in Brussels, despite Belgian prosecutors demanding the warrant be exercised.

Spain issues warrant for Puigdemont

A Spanish judge has issued European Arrest Warrants (EAW) for sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and four of his allies who went to Belgium.

Spanish judge sends eight former Catalan officials to jail

A Spanish high court judge on Thursday ordered former deputy Catalan premier Oriol Junqueras and seven other ousted officials jailed, after they were ordered to testify concerning their roles in Catalonia's bid for independence.

Ex-Catalan president takes refuge in Belgium under threat of charges

Ousted Catalan President Carles Puigdemont fled to Belgium Monday after Spain's top prosecutor said charges were coming against he and other pro-independence leaders who were removed from the semi-autonomous region.

Protests held in Barcelona as Spain plans to dismiss Catalonia govt

Protesters are gathering in Barcelona this evening, hours after the Spanish government announced plans to impose direct rule on Catalonia.

Spain gives Catalan President new deadline to clarify independence bid

The Spanish government on Monday gave Catalonia's leader three extra days to formally declare whether his region will seek independence -- a prospect that has been in limbo since last week.

Catalan president delays independence declaration, asks for talks

In a speech many believed could include Catalonia's declaration of independence from Spain, Catalan President Carles Puigdemont instead called for dialogue between the two governments.

Catalan parliament defies Madrid pressure, works on independence declaration

Catalan secessionists were working today towards a unilateral declaration of independence from Spain that could be adopted next week in defiance of a court order and increased economic pressure from Madrid.

Catalan vote illegal : Spain's King Felipe

Spain's King Felipe VI has condemned organisers of Catalonia's independence referendum for having put themselves "outside the law".

European Commission says Catalonia vote was illegal

The European Commission declared on Monday that referendum vote for independence in Catalonia, Spain, was illegal.

Spain summons Catalan mayors over independence vote

Spain's state prosecutor has ordered a criminal probe of all 700-plus Catalan mayors who have backed an independence referendum, as Madrid seeks to block the separatist vote it deems illegal.

Catalan independence rally: Thousands gather in Barcelona

Thousands of Catalans are thronging the streets of Barcelona to mark their national day - the "Diada" - and show support for an independence referendum.

Spain to use "all legal mechanisms" to block Catalan independence

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Monday said he would use "all of the available machinery" in order to thwart the motion passed in the Catalan regional assembly on Monday to "begin the process of disconnecting" from Spain.

Catalan president announces independence referendum

 Catalan President Artur Mas has signed a decree calling for an independence referendum on November 9, defying the Spanish national government’s vow to halt such a vote.

Mas said on Saturday that semi-autonomous Catalonia wanted to "vote and decide."

Calls for an independence vote have grown in the wake of fiscal crisis that hit Spain and led to austerity measures.

Compte à rebours vers le référendum d'indépendance de la Catalogne

"Au moins, nous avons une date. Nous devons voter pour savoir ce que veulent vraiment les Catalans", lance Neus Munter, une universitaire de 21 ans, alors que débute le compte à rebours qui doit mener la Catalogne vers un référendum sur son indépendance.

Cette jeune Barcelonaise est sûre de ses convictions, comme une large partie des 7,5 millions d'habitants de cette région du nord-est de l'Espagne, qui par centaines de milliers avaient formé, le 11 septembre, une chaîne humaine du nord au sud de la région du nord-est de l'Espagne, pour réclamer l'indépendance.

Rajoy asegura que la declaración soberanista aprobada por el Parlament "no sirve para nada"

El presidente ha asegurado que el Gobierno aplicará la ley contra aquellas resoluciones que vulneran el espíritu constitucional

El Gobierno ha avisado que "hará cumplir la ley" ante la declaración de soberanía del Parlament y su "derecho a decidir", mientras que el ejecutivo catalán de Artur Mas contempla celebrar una consulta no vinculante en la que tengan derecho a votar los mayores de 16 años con un censo modificado.

El Parlament aprueba por amplia mayoría la declaración soberanista

En el primer pleno de la legislatura, el Parlamento de Cataluña ha aprobado esta tarde una declaración en la que proclama al pueblo catalán como "sujeto político y jurídico soberano” y reclama la celebración de una consulta para decidir su futuro político. El texto ha sido secundado por 85 diputados de CiU, ERC e Iniciativa y la CUP, mientras que 41 diputados del PSC, PP y Ciutadans han votado en contra. Dos diputados de la CUP se han abstenido para mostrar sus reticencias al texto. Además dos diputados del PP no han acudido a la votación por enfermedad.

Las alusiones del Monarca provocan críticas de independentistas y la izquierda

Las palabras del Rey y su preocupación por “las intransigencias que conllevan maximalismos y políticas rupturistas” provocaron ayer diferentes reacciones.
Las primeras llegaron desde los partidos nacionalistas catalanes más radicales, críticas con las alusiones al soberanismo realizadas por el Monarca al que, además, afearon no haber abordado temas candentes. También los nacionalistas del PNV recriminaron el tono de su intervención, mientras que IU la consideró una “oportunidad perdida”. Para contrarrestarlas, el PP catalán alabó el mensaje de unidad, mientras que los socialistas no se pronunciaron oficialmente.