David González

David González

Mataró, 1968. Journalist, deputy editor of ElNacional.cat. He entered the profession at the old Ràdio Mataró when he left school, at the age of 16. After sharpening his skills in local and regional media - such as the tri-weekly Crònica de Mataró and as EFE correspondent in the Maresme - he joined the daily Avui in 1991, where he was subeditor, deputy and then chief subeditor and deputy head of the political desk. In 2010 he moved to La Vanguardia as chief subeditor and deputy editor as well as director of journalism for the launch of the Catalan edition. He later became head of the political area. He also wrote opinion pieces and, in the digital version, the blog Fem un reset. In 2015, he joined the founding team of the digital daily ElNacional.cat as deputy editor, where he continues. He has also contributed intermittently to talk programmes and opinion spaces at Catalunya Ràdio, RAC1, Ràdio 4 and TV3, among others. He studied Information Sciences at the UAB and Humanities at the UOC.

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El Nacional Poll: PSC and Junts maintain voter loyalty, while ERC loses support to both of them

El Nacional Poll: PSC and Junts maintain voter loyalty, while ERC loses support to both of them

The Feedback survey for El Nacional on Catalonia's 12th May election shows stronger loyalty in the PSC and Junts than for ERC

Saturday, 27 of april of 2024 - 02:00

El Nacional Poll: Catalan campaign begins with Illa leading and Puigdemont distanced from Aragonès

El Nacional Poll: Catalan campaign begins with Illa leading and Puigdemont distanced from Aragonès

Feedback survey for El Nacional predicts the PSC as largest party in Catalonia's May 12th election, ahead of Junts and ERC

Thursday, 25 of april of 2024 - 22:48

ERC puts pressure on the investiture negotiation with PSOE: "There's not enough progress"

ERC puts pressure on the investiture negotiation with PSOE: "There's not enough progress"

Socialist proposal to list the 1-O referendum as "a crime" in order to justify the amnesty law is met with rejection by ERC

Thursday, 26 of october of 2023 - 22:45

The Good Friday Agreement, the self-determination model preferred by Puigdemont

The Good Friday Agreement, the self-determination model preferred by Puigdemont

The Catalan president-in-exile's team is working with the text that set the Northern Ireland conflict on track

Wednesday, 20 of september of 2023 - 22:36

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Gabriel Rufián and Teresa Jordà: "In this Spanish election, we democrats have everything at stake"

Gabriel Rufián and Teresa Jordà: "In this Spanish election, we democrats have everything at stake"

The ERC candidates for Congress, Gabriel Rufián and Teresa Jordà, propose that Sánchez must choose between "Catalonia or Vox"

Wednesday, 12 of july of 2023 - 17:10

The Ripoll syndrome

The Ripoll syndrome

Tuesday, 27 of june of 2023 - 01:00

El Nacional survey: 75% of Barcelona residents want tougher measures against squatters

El Nacional survey: 75% of Barcelona residents want tougher measures against squatters

El Nacional's Feedback survey: 69% see the Barcelona city council as too permissive with incivic behaviour and crime

Monday, 22 of may of 2023 - 20:53

El Nacional survey: Trias has an edge over Collboni and Colau in 3-way tie for Barcelona mayoralty

El Nacional survey: Trias has an edge over Collboni and Colau in 3-way tie for Barcelona mayoralty

A triple tie, with 10 city councillors for Xavier Trias, and 9-10 each for Colau and Collboni, is predicted by Feedback poll

Monday, 22 of may of 2023 - 12:26

Trias will win Barcelona race, well ahead of Colau, Collboni and Maragall, says Junts poll

Trias will win Barcelona race, well ahead of Colau, Collboni and Maragall, says Junts poll

Poll says Junts candidacy will win 13 or 14 councillors, the current mayor will take 9-10, Collboni, 8-9, and Maragall, 7-8

Thursday, 20 of april of 2023 - 22:18

Trias leads Barcelona mayoral race, out in front of Collboni, Colau and Maragall

Trias leads Barcelona mayoral race, out in front of Collboni, Colau and Maragall

Survey by Feedback for El Nacional.cat places ex-mayor Xavier Trias ahead in the race to govern the city of Barcelona

Friday, 27 of january of 2023 - 23:17

Two-thirds of Catalans say the dialogue table with Spain has yielded negative results

Two-thirds of Catalans say the dialogue table with Spain has yielded negative results

66.7% of those polled by Feedback for the El Nacional survey rate the Spain-Catalonia forum as negative or very negative

Friday, 27 of may of 2022 - 22:59

Poll: PSC to win a Catalan election with the pro-independence bloc losing ground

Poll: PSC to win a Catalan election with the pro-independence bloc losing ground

Illa rises, Aragonès stays put and Junts falls, according to the Feedback poll for El Nacional

Monday, 23 of may of 2022 - 19:34

A ghost haunts Canet de Mar

A ghost haunts Canet de Mar

Monday, 13 of december of 2021 - 23:43

The hidden numbers of the dialogue table

The hidden numbers of the dialogue table

Tuesday, 21 of september of 2021 - 22:43

The precedent of  Torra's 2020 dialogue table, with members from outside cabinet

The precedent of Torra's 2020 dialogue table, with members from outside cabinet

Tuesday, 14 of september of 2021 - 19:54

Independence bloc wins in Catalan vote with ERC able to lead, as Socialists fall short

Independence bloc wins in Catalan vote with ERC able to lead, as Socialists fall short

Monday, 15 of february of 2021 - 01:39

Catalan pro-independence parties predicted to win, with "Illa effect" insufficient

Catalan pro-independence parties predicted to win, with "Illa effect" insufficient

Monday, 8 of february of 2021 - 12:09

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Spanish king's Christmas message uses pandemic to avoid royal corruption crisis

Spanish king's Christmas message uses pandemic to avoid royal corruption crisis

Thursday, 24 of december of 2020 - 22:41

Jordi Sànchez: "JxCat is the consolidation of a space of transversality born in 2017"

Jordi Sànchez: "JxCat is the consolidation of a space of transversality born in 2017"

Wednesday, 12 of august of 2020 - 01:53

How it began: 61% of Catalans believe 2010 court ruling was a "judicial coup d'etat"

How it began: 61% of Catalans believe 2010 court ruling was a "judicial coup d'etat"

Friday, 10 of july of 2020 - 23:47

Puigdemont now has control of JxCat brand as new Catalan party takes shape

Puigdemont now has control of JxCat brand as new Catalan party takes shape

Friday, 10 of july of 2020 - 22:04

69% of Catalans would vote for a republic in a referendum on the monarchy

69% of Catalans would vote for a republic in a referendum on the monarchy

Tuesday, 7 of july of 2020 - 12:30

Catalan election poll: ERC expected to win, with pro-independence vote over 50%

Catalan election poll: ERC expected to win, with pro-independence vote over 50%

Tuesday, 7 of july of 2020 - 00:37

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Felipe to the rescue: Spanish king calls for confidence despite setbacks

Felipe to the rescue: Spanish king calls for confidence despite setbacks

Wednesday, 25 of december of 2019 - 00:36

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Government officials and Catalan police officers walk out of Civil Guard event offended

Government officials and Catalan police officers walk out of Civil Guard event offended

Wednesday, 9 of october of 2019 - 20:00

Puigdemont and Rovira lead summit meeting of Catalan independence in Geneva

Puigdemont and Rovira lead summit meeting of Catalan independence in Geneva

Saturday, 31 of august of 2019 - 18:39

Catalan independence leaders and parties hold a surprise summit in Switzerland

Catalan independence leaders and parties hold a surprise summit in Switzerland

Saturday, 6 of july of 2019 - 22:43

Catalonia's major city councils: dominated by the left, divided on independence

Catalonia's major city councils: dominated by the left, divided on independence

Saturday, 15 of june of 2019 - 20:48

Puigdemont and Maragall lead a pro-independence victory in Catalonia and Barcelona

Puigdemont and Maragall lead a pro-independence victory in Catalonia and Barcelona

Sunday, 26 of may of 2019 - 23:57

Survey: Pro-independence parties could get majority of votes in Barcelona

Survey: Pro-independence parties could get majority of votes in Barcelona

Monday, 20 of may of 2019 - 23:09

Survey: Puigdemont to win European election in Barcelona

Survey: Puigdemont to win European election in Barcelona

Friday, 17 of may of 2019 - 22:04

Survey: Ernest Maragall leads Colau and Collboni in a close Barcelona mayoral race

Survey: Ernest Maragall leads Colau and Collboni in a close Barcelona mayoral race

Saturday, 4 of may of 2019 - 23:23

ERC triumphs at a Spanish general election in Catalonia for the first time

ERC triumphs at a Spanish general election in Catalonia for the first time

Monday, 29 of april of 2019 - 00:48

'Yes' would win if Catalan independence referendum allowed by Madrid

'Yes' would win if Catalan independence referendum allowed by Madrid

Friday, 29 of march of 2019 - 23:23

Poll forecasts big changes for Spanish snap general election in Catalonia

Poll forecasts big changes for Spanish snap general election in Catalonia

Wednesday, 27 of march of 2019 - 21:39

The truth of Catalonia's investment windfall: Spain is carrying out only 56%

The truth of Catalonia's investment windfall: Spain is carrying out only 56%

Friday, 11 of january of 2019 - 22:08

Catalan president: "Let's be ready for the year of our freedom, it's close"

Catalan president: "Let's be ready for the year of our freedom, it's close"

Sunday, 30 of december of 2018 - 23:56

From Guadiana del Caudillo to Pedralbes: the risk of the Francoization of Spain

From Guadiana del Caudillo to Pedralbes: the risk of the Francoization of Spain

Sunday, 30 of december of 2018 - 20:48

Felipe VI digs in: Christmas warnings on social harmony and "respecting" the Spanish Constitution

Felipe VI digs in: Christmas warnings on social harmony and "respecting" the Spanish Constitution

Monday, 24 of december of 2018 - 21:53

Catalan political prisoner Jordi Turull writes to 'El Nacional' on his 6th day of hunger strike

Catalan political prisoner Jordi Turull writes to 'El Nacional' on his 6th day of hunger strike

Thursday, 6 of december of 2018 - 21:29

Forn and Rull join Catalan political prisoners' hunger strike

Forn and Rull join Catalan political prisoners' hunger strike

Monday, 3 of december of 2018 - 18:40

Carod-Rovira: "Catalonia needs a unitary leadership and strategy in Europe"

Carod-Rovira: "Catalonia needs a unitary leadership and strategy in Europe"

Sunday, 14 of october of 2018 - 21:51

Pedro, call Berlin

Pedro, call Berlin

Monday, 4 of june of 2018 - 23:58

University of Barcelona Law dean denounces Spanish Treasury "witch hunt"

University of Barcelona Law dean denounces Spanish Treasury "witch hunt"

Monday, 12 of march of 2018 - 22:05

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Barcelona doesn't forgive king Felipe for his "Go get 'em" speech

Barcelona doesn't forgive king Felipe for his "Go get 'em" speech

Sunday, 25 of february of 2018 - 19:47

Six months on from the Catalonia terrorist attacks

Six months on from the Catalonia terrorist attacks

Saturday, 17 of february of 2018 - 21:20

Sànchez, from prison: "I know I'll return, but impatience overcomes me"

Sànchez, from prison: "I know I'll return, but impatience overcomes me"

Friday, 16 of february of 2018 - 20:30

Artadi and Torrent: new independence figures, new targets for Spanish justice

Artadi and Torrent: new independence figures, new targets for Spanish justice

Saturday, 10 of february of 2018 - 18:52