Supreme Court withdraws European arrest warrant for Puigdemont
Spanish authorities concerned Belgian courts could limit their ability to pursue rebellion charges
Poll hints at separatist-unionist tie in hotly contested Catalan election
Campaign race for December 21 features jailed and self-exiled candidates, and highly motivated voters
Spanish court refuses to release two prominent Catalan ex-officials
Supreme Court lets six out on bail, but keeps former deputy and interior chief behind bars as campaign begins
Jailed figures from pro-Catalan independence drive request release
A Supreme Court judge heard statements on Friday from the 10 former ministers and association heads, and will rule on Monday
The false excuses of the Catalan pro-independence movement
Separatist leaders had long been promising a resounding response to the Spanish government, something that they now deny
Everyone against Ciudadanos
The strength of Albert Rivera’s group has prompted a concerted campaign from the other parties, who accuse it of moving further to the right
The waning power of Podemos and its leader Pablo Iglesias
Anti-austerity party has been slipping in polls for months, partly due to its approach to Catalan separatism
Alliances in Catalonia threaten the future of Spain’s Podemos party
Unease with strategy followed during territorial crisis is being felt among party heavyweights
Ousted Catalan officials petition Supreme Court for release from jail
Ex-deputy premier Oriol Junqueras and aides pledge to abide by Article 155 of Constitution despite opposing it politically
A letter to some of my European colleagues
Since 1978, Spain has been a decentralized, constitutional monarchy that grants citizens the same freedoms as any other EU democracy. It has many defects, but the restoration of Franco’s dictatorship is not one of them
Just a quarter of Catalans want to continue with current secession strategy
Weary voters step back from hard-line independence tactics, according to Metroscopia survey for EL PAÍS
TV-3 must be neutral
The future of the Catalan public broadcaster will depend on its campaign coverage during the upcoming elections
Ousted Catalan leader could remain in Belgium until after Christmas
Carles Puigdemont expected to fight extradition requests by Spain, while jailed aides back home request release
Germany, Austria provide inspiration for Spanish Constitution reform plan
Faced with political paralysis, a group of jurists has produced a blueprint to help resolve the Catalan crisis
A new Cold War
Spain must properly investigate Russian interference and contribute to improving the common European defense system
Separatist leader eyes alliance with Barcelona mayor’s party after Catalan election
Oriol Junqueras, of Catalan Republican Left (ERC), is exploring post-vote deal with Catalunya en Comú
Embattled Barcelona mayor fails to hit tourism and housing targets
Ada Colau is once more politically isolated, while long-standing problems in the city remain unresolved
Socialists rule out power-sharing deal with separatists after Catalan election
But center-right party Ciudadanos does not trust the PSC, which has also refused to create a unionist alliance
Colau, the opportunist
The mayor of Barcelona has positioned herself on the side of those who cause division, at the expense of her city
Foundation may have provided Catalan party with irregular financing
Fòrum Barcelona, tied to CDC, allegedly received millions from donors despite no known activity
Barça is not Catalonia
What is going on between Catalonia and the rest of Spain? John Carlin presents a guide for perplexed Britons and other foreigners
Catalonia appeals to foreign embassies for independence support
International representatives in Madrid receive 20th memo defending sovereignty drive
Constitutional Court temporarily halts plans for a Catalan tax agency
A regional collection body is a cornerstone of Artur Mas’s plans for an independent state
Catalan premier admits that entry to EU may be difficult for region
Artur Mas tells TV interviewer that “Spanish state would never ratify” membership Politician also denies allegations of corruption within his CDC party
Hundreds of thousands flood streets of Barcelona to call for independence
Spanish government describes Catalonia Day march as “campaign event” for premier
Secessionists make Catalonia Day their own as election campaign starts
Regional premier reminds Catalans that September 27 vote could change future of region
Pro-independence parties will win slim majority at election — CIS poll
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