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But Madrid will now appeal to Constitutional Court over reform allowing single reading of bills

Backing for secession from Spain in region down three percentage points since March

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

Pep Guardiola backs separatist drive in the region, where tens of thousands marched on Sunday

Rajoy also in talks with Ciudadanos as regional leaders fail to settle on date for planned referendum

Oriol Junqueras claims courts have no powers to impede poll, which is fiercely opposed by Madrid

Just over half of respondents also back a sovereignty referendum against the wishes of the rest of Spain

Regional leader warns he will not give up on plans for a binding referendum even if talks get underway

Removal of links to other language “not a good idea,” says Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis

Poll shows most Spaniards feel last-minute deal to avoid new polls is still possible

Party leader Pedro Sánchez asks for constitutional reform to recognize region’s “singularity”

Pedro Sánchez includes a Catalan running mate and a gender-equal prospective cabinet

Madrid-Barcelona talks had been on hold for nearly two years, but little progress was made Wednesday

CUP chief quits over decision not to back acting premier’s reinstatement as regional head

Radical anti-capitalist party CUP agrees to vote against Artur Mas at investiture vote New elections are likely to be called for March, given lack of agreement with Junts pel Sí

Region accused by Cristóbal Montoro of concealing information about expenses A gap of €1.3 billion worth of bills for public works projects has been found by Eurostat

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

Authorities deny claim that they are looking for “people who think like themselves”

As region prepares for pivotal elections, Mas criticizes Madrid’s “strategy of fear”

Regional premier reminds Catalans that September 27 vote could change future of region

Latest survey predicts victory for parties that want to break away from Spain Regional premier Artur Mas considers vote a plebiscite on plans to secede

Premier Mas accused of blackmailing pro-sovereignty groups into accepting his candidates

But former government partner says premier Mas is being dragged into sovereignty process

Likely next mayor of Barcelona will face sanctions if she goes through with her plans

Ada Colau and her new leftist coalition on course for upset victory over Xavier Trías of CiU

Son of Jordi Pujol tells parliamentary investigators he will not discuss family inheritance

Tribunal finds in favor of appeals filed by central government against November 9 poll “There is only one route left, and that is elections,” says regional premier Artur Mas