Under Article 155, the government will sack all regional ministers, as well as the regional police director and chief. Central ministries in Madrid will take control of relevant departments
Regional premier faces choice of declaring independence or calling snap election before losing control
Mariano Rajoy says that he will call elections in Catalonia “as soon as institutional normality” returns. Regional premier Carles Puigdemont will be removed from his position
Carles Puigdemont has until Thursday at 10am to confirm whether or not he unilaterally declared independence
PP spokesman makes historical comparisons with 1934 declaration of Catalan statehood
As crisis in northeastern region deepens, Prime Minister Rajoy calls on regional leader to change course “to avoid greater harm”
But Spanish government says he must first obey the law before any talks can take place
Basque nationalists are withholding necessary support until after October 1 referendum date
The PP and the PSOE are willing to discuss Catalonia’s role within Spain, but demand poll be called off
Prime Minister avoids discussing Gürtel and defies opposition to mount a censure vote against him
Four left-wing parties seem unable to agree on key policy questions including regulating tourism
Faced with a growing trend, politicians need to take a stand on the issue, but deep divisions prevail
A group of MEPs have met with the Attorney General, the Catholic Church and victims
Many of Spain’s millennials are fed up with dishonest representatives but remain politically engaged
Mainstream groups agree that defeating Marine Le Pen’s far right drive is the priority ito save EU
Dijsselbloem offers qualified apology after over comments taken as insulting southern Europe
Relatives continue trying to rebuild their lives after an ETA terrorist attack robbed them of their loved ones
Podemos and Ciudadanos have been effectively sidelined in the new Congress
But budget restrictions will see assistance limited to a pilot program for workers under 30
But surveys also show that Popular Party voters are less worried about political graft than others
Survey shows one in four people in Spain believe problem has worsened in past 12 months
Following the Zapata case, Spanish politicians are taking steps to delete their digital trails
Public spat between uncle and nephew comes after rowdy scenes in Congress over views on ETA
Acting PM wants to negotiate national issues, but PSOE set on tough opposition stance
Serious disagreement still exists as to the best way to create a lasting peace in the Basque Country
Pedro Sánchez’s resignation leaves main opposition deeply divided on best way to avoid third election
Main opposition Socialists cannot agree on whether to let conservatives form a government