What level of Spanish do Catalan children have?
Academic tests show that Catalan students have the same or better language skills as students across Spain
Citing “political crimes,” Switzerland casts doubt on extradition of Catalan separatist leader
Spanish Supreme Court issues national arrest warrant for Anna Gabriel, who skipped court date over role in declaration of independence
An untimely tune
The attempts to make political capital out of singer Marta Sánchez’s new lyrics for the Spanish national anthem are deplorable
Pro-Catalan independence politician flees to Switzerland to avoid court date
In an interview with Swiss newspaper, CUP spokesperson Anna Gabriel claims she will not receive a fair trial in Spain over role in pro-secession drive in Catalonia
Spain’s Supreme Court sets €60,000 bail for Catalan secession leader
Marta Rovira said she knew referendum had no legal backing; more ex-officials due in court this week
Spanish government plans to end “Catalan-only” school language policy
The region’s controversial system could be altered by Madrid as part of its takeover of regional self-rule
With no Catalan government in sight, Madrid prepares for long-term control
Authorities have to address pressing needs in education, healthcare and emergency planning
Basque ruling party wants to include “right to decide” in new regional charter
The debate to review the 1979 Statute begins today amid disagreement over independence issues
Brussels raises Spain’s GDP growth forecast for 2018
As the threat from the Catalan crisis subsides, EU Commission sets new figure at 2.6%, up from 2.5%
Secessionists urge ousted Catalan leader to accept a symbolic premiership
Carles Puigdemont would have no formal power, and a legal executive would be created in Catalonia
Spain’s conservatives ask PM for more action to stop rise of Ciudadanos
Regional Popular Party leaders are worried following protest party’s strong show at Catalan elections
Catalan government “designed an army,” Civil Guard report concludes
The ousted executive was seeking “to defend the Republic” from Spain following its unilateral declaration of independence
Madrid doubts Puigdemont will step aside despite his defeatist messages
Opposition is calling on the ousted Catalan premier to let another candidate bid for the premiership
Tourist arrivals in Catalonia see 13.9% year-on-year fall in December
Spain broke its tourism record in 2017 with 81.8 million visitors, but the last month of the year saw the first fall since 2013
A reality check for the leaders of Catalan independence
Rulings of the Supreme Court and the weakened position of Carles Puigdemont are seeing the cracks in the pro-secessionist movement grow
Catalan secessionist leaders could be barred from office by March
Supreme Court seeks to stop Puigdemont and aides from gaining power before rebellion trial begins
Catalan ex-premier in texts: “It’s over. Our own followers have given us up”
In messages captured by a television cameraman, pro-independence leader Carles Puigdemont appears to admit defeat to central government after latest setback
Catalonia facing a new impasse after vote on leader gets postponed
Delay of investiture session and Carles Puigdemont’s refusal to back down could lead to a new election
The price to pay for the political paralysis in Catalonia
The speaker’s decision to adjourn the investiture session indefinitely also puts self-rule on hold
Felipe VI: How the Catalan crisis has marked the first phase of his reign
The current king is the first monarch to have sworn on the 1978 Spanish Constitution, something his unflinching stance on the independence drive reflects
Catalan speaker announces delay of investiture of ousted premier
“I will not propose any candidate that is not [Carles] Puigdemont,” says Roger Torrent at press conference on Tuesday morning
Live: Catalan speaker announces delay of today’s planned investiture session
“I will not propose any candidate that is not [Carles] Puigdemont,” says Roger Torrent at press conference on Tuesday morning
Can Puigdemont be sworn in as the next Catalan premier?
Ousted leader remains the only candidate, but his success depends on being physically present at parliament
Ciudadanos, the mutating party
The trending political movement is hardly what it started out as, and will continue to change
Separatists rally behind Puigdemont’s bid to become Catalan premier on Tuesday
But Constitutional Court sets tough conditions for legal appointment, and voices of dissent are heard
Government to dispute Puigdemont’s candidacy despite State Council ruling
The top advisory body has found no legal basis to block the politician standing for Catalan regional premier once more
Preventing Puigdemont’s return as premier
The central government in Madrid must explore all means at its disposal to stop the politician from being voted back into power