
Catalan leaders hold marathon meeting that yields no clear answers
Puigdemont gathered his government and other separatist leaders to discuss the effects of Article 155

Puigdemont gathered his government and other separatist leaders to discuss the effects of Article 155

Carles Puigdemont is ignoring suggestions to stop activation of Article 155 by calling early elections

Thousands march against decision to jail the heads of ANC and Òmnium as part of a sedition probe

High-ranking figures from the Popular Party and Ciudadanos were present at the demonstration, as was Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa

Far-left partners to governing coalition want the regional leader to appear in parliament

Chief of regional Mossos force says officers will act with “proportionality” to avoid “undesired consequences”

Carles Puigdemont warns that the October 1 referendum will take place no matter what

Regional administration launches referendum campaign despite Constitutional Court suspension

Suspects believed to have been preparing attack following killings in Barcelona on Thursday afternoon; one woman injured has since died

CUP party launches campaign in run-up to planned referendum on secession from Spain

Spanish region engaged in political arm wrestle with Madrid over planned secession plebiscite

Foundation run by former president Jimmy Carter says it will not become involved in issue

Ex-premier Artur Mas and two top aides face lengthy bans from public office if found guilty

Pro-sovereignty groups come out in support of former premier Artur Mas and other leaders

Regional premier Carles Puigdemont plans to hold independence referendum in September 2017

Pro-sovereignty parties take advantage of their absolute majority to advance in their challenge of Spain's Constitutional Court

PSOE leader Pedro Sánchez denies referendum is on agenda at Puigdemont meeting

Regional government vows to defy ruling overturning its language policy

King Felipe VI and new Catalan premier coincide for first time at inauguration dinner

But survey funded by Catalan government reflects growing support for complete secession

Catalonia will be forced to hold fresh elections if no agreement reached in next two months

Artur Mas unable to attract votes from his CUP partners, but gets another vote on Thursday

The moves expected from both central and regional leaders after passing of breakaway bill

Separatist bill wins majority support in assembly with 72 votes in favor and 63 against

Ciudadanos, PP and Socialists to unite to challenge bill before Constitutional Court Separatist parties seek to counter delay tactics and want motion passed by Monday

Socialists, Ciudadanos and PP maneuver to delay independence process for a few days

Judges say pressure to drop charges over informal referendum attacks their independence