As it happened: Catalonia independence declaration, latest news
Catch up on our live blog of events from Monday, which saw the government reject Catalan premier’s response to request, and Mossos chief escape prison without bail
Why Spain is right to defend its democracy in face of Catalonia crisis
The Spanish Constitution cannot be torn up by the illegal and seditious acts of a tiny minority, Dublin-based lawyer Isabel Foley argues
Catalonia: The countdown to Article 155
The regional premier has been given more time this week to avoid the central government’s response to the secessionist challenge
In Francoland
Both Europe and the US love what they see as Spain’s quaint backwardness so much that they feel insulted when we explain to them how much we have changed
Puigdemont’s far-left partner tells him to proclaim a Catalan republic
CUP writes letter to the regional premier saying he must lift suspension on declaration of independence
Spanish PM in Congress: “To vote against democracy or outside of it is not democracy”
Mariano Rajoy addresses the lower house to discuss the next steps following Catalan declaration of independence
Independence in Catalonia – now what?
The justice system had declared the referendum illegal
Puigdemont declares independence for Catalonia but suspends it in search of dialogue
Central government sources believe the speech by the Catalan premier to be a declaration of secession; measures such as Article 155 could be applied. Read our live coverage as it happened
On the edge of the abyss
A unilateral declaration of independence would open the door to a dire crisis in Catalonia
Corporate flight damages Catalonia’s image
Rating agencies, analysts and the European press warn of the risks of a declaration of independence
Spanish PM ready to use all legal means to stop Catalan independence
PP spokesman makes historical comparisons with 1934 declaration of Catalan statehood
Catalan universities reject a unilateral declaration of independence
All the schools in the region are calling for dialogue, but not all hold the same position on the “process”
Catalonia: The end of hegemony
The pro-unity march seen in Barcelona on Sunday has blown away the narrative of the pro-secessionists
Pressure rises on Catalan regional premier ahead of parliament session
Senior pro-independence politician told the BBC yesterday that Carles Puigdemont will opt for a “symbolic declaration” of secession on Tuesday
In the name of unity
A plural Catalonia took to the streets on Sunday to show its rejection of the breakaway process
Massive march in Barcelona in favor of the Constitution and the unity of Spain
High-ranking figures from the Popular Party and Ciudadanos were present at the demonstration, as was Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa
Spanish PM: “Catalonia is Europe’s battle”
In this exclusive EL PAÍS interview, Mariano Rajoy stands firm before the separatist challenge, ahead of a session in the regional parliament that could produce an independence declaration
Gas Natural opts to move legal HQ out of Catalonia over crisis
Catch up on our live blog of events on Friday in the region, which saw the IMF warn of potential consequences of independence challenge, and regional government publish “definitive” results of illegal referendum
Dialogue and negotiation
Mediation is asking the Catalan government to go back to respecting the law and the Constitution
Who in Europe supports the Catalan secessionists?
Leaders of far-right movements are making use of the crisis in Catalonia to attack the EU
Court suspends Catalan parliament session to avoid independence declaration
As crisis in northeastern region deepens, Prime Minister Rajoy calls on regional leader to change course “to avoid greater harm”
Catalan premier asks for mediation, without renouncing independence
But Spanish government says he must first obey the law before any talks can take place
How the independence referendum has split the Catalan police force
Recent operations have divided Mossos and called into question relations with other forces and judiciary
Main groups in European Parliament urge immediate dialogue
MEPs reject a unilateral declaration of independence and say referendum was illegal
It’s time for the government to act on Catalonia
Spain’s parties must draw up a plan to complete the objective outlined by the king
What is really happening in Catalonia?
The independence leaders left the referendum in the hands of the general population, who had to face the police response alone
Catalan independence to be proclaimed on Monday, says CUP
Far-left partners to governing coalition want the regional leader to appear in parliament