Madrid maintains direct rule in Catalonia over “provocative” cabinet picks
New Catalan premier taps four ex-officials facing legal battles, and Madrid refuses to publish their names on official gazette
Either racists or Europeans
The Catalonia led by the xenophobe Quim Torra would never be admitted into Europe
An extremist rises to power
Torra’s start has been dismal; the government made a mistake by not showing up; Sánchez is right to offer support
New Catalan premier to be investigated for hate speech
Prosecutors analyzing years’ worth of offensive statements by Quim Torra, who is being sworn in today
Catalonia: speak up
This is not “about democracy” but independence. Every time there has to be a choice between the two, the pro-secessionists choose the latter
Quim Torra sworn in as Catalan premier with no mention of king, Constitution
Representatives from the central government refuse to attend “intimate” ceremony, due to disagreement over its format
Learning from the past
The government needs to respond to the new secessionist push with all the power of the law
New Catalan premier visits Puigdemont in Berlin, asks for end to direct rule
Spain’s two main parties renew their agreement to fight “challenges” by Catalan leader
Nightmare in Barcelona
Does the new Catalan premier Quim Torra, with his savagely xenophobic views, truly represent today’s pro-independence movement?
Catalonia has a new premier, but for how long?
Quim Torra say his term of office will be transitional, and Madrid has to make decisions on direct rule
Quim Torra is elected new Catalan premier
Considered a radical separatist, the candidate was voted in with 66 votes in favor and 65 against
Quim Torra: A man of exclusion and conflict
The candidate to be the next premier of Catalonia has made clear he will pursue the divisive push for Catalan independence
Investiture vote called for hard-line Catalan separatist Quim Torra
Catalonia may see a new premier voted in by Monday, albeit a controversial one, more than 100 days after the snap election results plunged the region into more political chaos
Why Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera is mistaken
The decision by the politician to withdraw his party’s support for Article 155 is untimely and opportunistic
Court battles and deadlock: In Catalonia, a familiar situation unfolds
Spanish tribunal suspends reform allowing Carles Puigdemont to be remotely sworn in, while support for direct rule wavers
Parties demand “viable” candidate for Catalan premier after Puigdemont presented once more
The regional parliament passed a reform on Friday to allow deputies to vote remotely, but the central government in Madrid has already started process to appeal that measure
“There’s no possible comparison between Kosovo and Catalonia and to draw one makes no sense”
The head of the splinter state that proclaimed independence in 2008 hopes Spain will accept it as a member of the EU
The Catalan children subjected to political hatred
Nine teachers in the region are under investigation for allegedly humiliating students whose parents are members of the Civil Guard
Subduing the State
What happened in Catalonia in September and October could never have occurred if secessionists had not enjoyed decades of power and public resources to organize the sedition and rise against the State to which they owed their power and allegiance
“I have complete trust Spanish judges will give Puigdemont a fair and independent trial”
Leader of the European People’s Party reiterated his support for the justice system in Spain after German courts dismissed rebellion charges against ousted Catalan leader
European conservatives move to isolate Puigdemont case
German-led majority in EU Parliament is trying to prevent it from becoming an international issue
Spain hands Germany new proof to support rebellion charge against Puigdemont
Prosecutors met in The Hague to exchange evidence that includes videos showing episodes of violence
Catalan leadership vote postponed again as judge refuses to release candidate
Parliament session to vote in pro-independence activist Jordi Sànchez is now indefinitely on hold
Spanish prosecutors to supply Germany with more evidence against Catalan ex-premier
The meeting with German legal representatives is aimed at finding ways to ensure Carles Puigdemont is extradited back to Spain in order to face charges of rebellion
Ousted Catalan premier released from German prison on €75,000 bail
Court in north of country has freed Carles Puigdemont while it continues to study extradition request from Spain over his role in independence drive
Catalan deadlock affecting not just politics, government workers warn
Spending projects on hold as politicians fail to produce new leadership before fresh election must be held
High Court to try former chief of Catalan regional police for sedition
As well as Josep Lluís Trapero, two political figures and a Mossos officer will also be facing charges for their actions related to the illegal independence referendum and preceding events