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April 28, 2019, 11:35 pm
Far-right seen making gains as Spaniards turn out for election
Outcome of national poll uncertain, as no party expected to be able to form solid coalition, but populist Vox may take 10% of vote or more
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Daniel Silva
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Marianne Barriaux
June 1, 2018, 2:59 pm
Spain’s conservative government falls, Socialist opposition leader takes power
After Mariano Rajoy loses no-confidence motion over kickbacks-for-contracts scheme, Pedro Sanchez set to replace him
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December 22, 2017, 2:27 am
Catalan separatists clinch victory to regain regional government
Pro-independence parties win enough votes to form new coalition after being sacked by Madrid, though pro-unity faction finishes first in crucial election
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November 11, 2017, 8:32 am
Pro-independence Catalans to protest in Barcelona
Crisis in Spain causes shock waves across the EU, prompts 2,400 businesses to re-register their legal HQs elsewhere
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November 2, 2017, 9:36 am
Spanish judge to grill Catalan separatist leaders
14, including Catalonia’s former leader Carles Puigdemont, to be charged with rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds
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October 28, 2017, 5:31 pm
Ousted Catalan leader vows to fight Spain’s takeover
Deposed on Friday after declaring independence, Carles Puigdemont asks Catalans to defend the republic proclaimed by the regional parliament
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October 27, 2017, 10:28 pm
Madrid dissolves Catalan parliament after independence declaration
Spanish PM Rajoy calls snap regional elections as crisis escalates; EU and US stand behind Spain and reject claims of want-away region
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October 27, 2017, 9:58 pm
Breaking neutrality, Spanish Jews come out against Catalan independence
Despite umbrella body statement, Jews living in the secessionist region appear divided over the crisis that is roiling the country
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October 27, 2017, 5:51 pm
Catalan lawmakers vote to declare independence, threatening to tear Spain apart
Madrid urges calm and vows in turn to ‘restore legality’ and quash the region’s secessionist bid
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October 27, 2017, 2:11 pm
Spain readies to impose direct rule as Catalonia fights back
Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy asks lawmakers in Madrid to fire separatist Catalan leaders, blames crisis on Catalonia’s Puigdemont
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October 21, 2017, 9:44 pm
Huge crowds protest as Spain moves to sack Catalan government
Hundreds of thousands flood Barcelona streets in a massive show of support for regional independence
By
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Katy Lee
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October 21, 2017, 3:55 pm
In unprecedented step, Spain moves to dissolve Catalan government
PM says government will seek fresh elections in the region, in attempt to prevent independence declaration; Catalonia leader to respond Saturday evening
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October 16, 2017, 3:21 pm
Amid uncertainty, Spain gives Catalans 3 days to rethink independence
Separatist leader Puigdemont calls for dialogue with central government; Madrid first wants clear statement the territory is backing off secession
By
Marianne Barriaux
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Patrick Galey
October 16, 2017, 8:59 am
Independence decision looms for Catalonia leader
Carles Puigdemont caught between Spanish pressure to back down, broad separatist support urging him to secede
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AFP
October 11, 2017, 9:31 pm
Spanish PM gives Catalonia 5 days to clarify independence stance
Mariano Rajoy says region’s secession bid a ‘fairy tale,’ as EU countries voice support for Spain’s territorial integrity, constitution
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