Spain’s PM Rajoy might run for a third term, but conditions apply
PP leader is waiting to see how events unfold in Catalonia before making a final decision
“We’ve seen an attempt to undermine the rules of our democratic system”
The speech by Felipe VI marked the first time a Spanish head of state has addressed the WEF meeting
Government moves to block Puigdemont meeting with Catalan speaker
Under Article 155, Madrid says it has powers over the region’s headquarters in Brussels
Catalan police under investigation for protecting organizers of referendum
High Court judge demands the Mossos d’Esquadra hand over information relating to the separatist vote
“Puigdemont is very skillful at presenting himself as a victim of the Spanish government”
Danish expert on EU politics quizzed the ousted Catalan leader about his independence project
A compromise for Catalonia?
Catalan separatists won’t win independence for their region. But if they reengage with Spain’s state institutions and build alliances with other political forces that want a federal system, they could achieve far-reaching constitutional reform
Jailed Catalan independence leaders admit October referendum was illegal
Ex-interior chief and activist say they will give up seats in parliament if unilateral route is pursued
Puigdemont pressures ally to support his bid to be sworn in from Brussels
ERC seeks legal advice on matter while Madrid says it will ask Constitutional Court to block move
Ecuador seeks mediation over “unsustainable” Julian Assange situation
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Wikileaks founder has been in London embassy of South American nation for nearly six years
Catalan police planned to burn evidence of diversion of €3 million to separatists
Judge says officers were set to incinerate documents showing alleged misuse of federal rescue funds
Belgian minister who offered asylum to Puigdemont expels Sudanese migrants
Calls for Theo Francken to resign after deportees reportedly tortured upon return to their country
“If the secessionists can’t form government we will propose an alternative:” Inés Arrimadas
Ciudadanos leader in Catalonia defends decision not to launch bid for Catalan premiership at this time
Spanish Supreme Court refuses to release former Catalan deputy premier
Justices argue there is no evidence that Oriol Junqueras will not reoffend in unilateral independence bid
Ex-officials in Brussels hold key to separatist majority in Catalan parliament
Separatist bloc needs other party members to fill their vacant spots in regional chamber for key votes
Ex-Catalan official seeks release from jail as he mulls bid for the premiership
Oriol Junqueras tells Spanish Supreme Court that he is a man of peace who supports dialogue
“Russian public media spread Catalan pro-independence propaganda”
EL PAÍS Managing Editor David Alandete explains coverage at UK parliamentary inquiry into fake news
RT, Sputnik and the new Russian war
Dubious sources, alarmist headlines and artificial audience bloating: how the Kremlin spreads fake news
Ciudadanos under pressure to try and form government in Catalonia
But party says it does not have the numbers and is watching moves of secessionist bloc
Tabarnia: the hoax independence movement trending now in Spain
Old demand for Barcelona and Tarragona to split from rest of Catalonia revived on social media
Constitutionalist parties back King Felipe’s “reformist” Christmas message
Popular Party, Socialists and Ciudadanos applaud speech while Podemos questions monarch’s words
Catalan separatists spark viral response to satirical article on Puigdemont
Financial Times’s most shared article of 2017 ironically compares ousted president and Gandhi
A conciliatory king
King Felipe VI highlights the importance of the rule of law and opens door to constitutional reform
King Felipe VI calls on new Catalan government to respect plural society
But pro-independence forces remain unconvinced by monarch’s call for calm in Christmas message
Embattled Spanish PM defends decision to call snap Catalan election
Mariano Rajoy offers dialogue with new regional government “within law” and rules out early general elections
Spanish Supreme Court names former Catalan premier in rebellion probe
Artur Mas is already banned from public office for two years for role in 2014 illegal referendum
An uncertain future
Pro-independence forces have held on but will need the radical CUP to govern
Catalan election: separatists win most seats, Ciudadanos the most-voted party
Record turnout of 81% at a vote whose outcome underscores the divisions in Catalan society