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Assemblea Nacional Catalana (ANC), the Catalan National Assembly: a leading Catalan pro-independence NGO.

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Lluís Llach and Xavier Antich open a new period of collaboration between the ANC and Òmnium

Lluís Llach and Xavier Antich open a new period of collaboration between the ANC and Òmnium

The leaders of the two major NGOs of the Catalan independence movement have met, days after Llach became ANC president

John McAulay

Monday, 10 of june of 2024 - 22:48

Spain's 'patriotic police' used a neighbour of pro-independence leader Jordi Sànchez to spy on him

Spain's 'patriotic police' used a neighbour of pro-independence leader Jordi Sànchez to spy on him

The head of police intelligence in Spain's interior ministry had a brother who lived in the same building as Sánchez

Vicenç Pagès

Wednesday, 24 of january of 2024 - 21:41

Catalan independence groups call for international support for amnesty law at UN forum | VIDEOS

Catalan independence groups call for international support for amnesty law at UN forum | VIDEOS

The group Amnesty and Liberty backgrounds the law while the ANC denounces the "criminalization of the Catalan people"

Malena Ramajo

Friday, 1 of december of 2023 - 21:22

Puigdemont, 6 years after Catalonia's independence declaration: "We haven't renounced it, nor shall we"

Puigdemont, 6 years after Catalonia's independence declaration: "We haven't renounced it, nor shall we"

Jordi Turull on the UDI of 2017: "We do not renounce its political value nor the legitimacy to put it into effect"

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Friday, 27 of october of 2023 - 13:38

Reversal in the Chamber of Commerce

Reversal in the Chamber of Commerce

José Antich

Thursday, 21 of september of 2023 - 17:13

A Diada that watches over the negotiation

A Diada that watches over the negotiation

José Antich

Tuesday, 12 of september of 2023 - 17:26

The 'stand-by' Diada: Catalan independentists again fill the streets, watchful of investiture talks

The 'stand-by' Diada: Catalan independentists again fill the streets, watchful of investiture talks

The negotiations for the investiture of the next Spanish government were the protagonists of this September 11th rally

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 11 of september of 2023 - 23:16

The Catalan independence movement once again shows its strength at the Diada rally 2023

The Catalan independence movement once again shows its strength at the Diada rally 2023

The ANC calculates that 800,000 attended the 2023 Diada demonstration, while the Barcelona police give the figure of 115,000

Pedro Ruiz

Monday, 11 of september of 2023 - 21:18

Catalan sovereignist groups present a new National Pact for Independence ahead of Diada rally

Catalan sovereignist groups present a new National Pact for Independence ahead of Diada rally

Ahead of Monday's Diada march, the ANC, Omnium, Council of the Republic, AMI and Intersindical have joined in a new pact

Nura Portella

Friday, 8 of september of 2023 - 22:07

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"For independence, Via Fora!" - ANC's spot for Diada 2023 uses mediaeval Catalan call to action

"For independence, Via Fora!" - ANC's spot for Diada 2023 uses mediaeval Catalan call to action

The Catalan National Assembly's spot for the Diada march on September 11th employs the traditional rallying cry, "Via Fora!"

Alba Solé Ingla

Friday, 1 of september of 2023 - 19:34

Catalan government will take part in Diada 2023 rally, but Aragonès's presence is uncertain

Catalan government will take part in Diada 2023 rally, but Aragonès's presence is uncertain

Generalitat spokesperson states that "the context is different" for this year's September 11th pro-indepdence march

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 29 of august of 2023 - 18:57

The course of the ANC, questioned

The course of the ANC, questioned

José Antich

Wednesday, 5 of july of 2023 - 17:27

ANC membership rejects proposal for abstention and null votes at July 23rd election

ANC membership rejects proposal for abstention and null votes at July 23rd election

Almost 60% of those taking part reject Dolors Feliu's plan for pro-independence voters to boycott Spain's election

Pedro Ruiz / Nura Portella

Tuesday, 4 of july of 2023 - 20:53

Authorities seek to obstruct the Pegasus committee in Madrid, say Catalan parties and groups

Authorities seek to obstruct the Pegasus committee in Madrid, say Catalan parties and groups

Pro-independence groups denounce that Spanish authorities are trying to disrupt the work of the EU espionage inquiry

Jaume Vich

Thursday, 16 of march of 2023 - 21:37

A "second and final" Catalan independence process proposed by 57 groups at conference

A "second and final" Catalan independence process proposed by 57 groups at conference

The ANC-organized National Conference of the Civil Independence Movement explored a new unilateral path to Catalan liberation

John McAulay

Monday, 13 of march of 2023 - 23:01

ANC vice president Pesarrodona and 13 members of secretariat leave posts

ANC vice president Pesarrodona and 13 members of secretariat leave posts

Threatened division in the Catalan pro-independence body is, in the end, partially consummated

John McAulay

Monday, 20 of february of 2023 - 23:00

ANC's Uriel Bertran renounces role in bid to avoid a split in the pro-independence body

ANC's Uriel Bertran renounces role in bid to avoid a split in the pro-independence body

Bertran's 'no' to taking over the vice presidency, a move that was decided on last year, attempts to calm the ANC waters

John McAulay

Friday, 17 of february of 2023 - 23:11

Surprise in Catalan National Assembly at emergence of an internal critical current

Surprise in Catalan National Assembly at emergence of an internal critical current

Appearance of new wing in Catalan pro-independence group follows close defeat of plan to form a non-party electoral list

John McAulay

Wednesday, 8 of february of 2023 - 20:07

Heated ANC debate on proposal for a non-party electoral list leads to a resignation

Heated ANC debate on proposal for a non-party electoral list leads to a resignation

Catalan pro-independence body's proposal to mount a non-party electoral candidacy is narrowly rejected by leadership

John McAulay

Thursday, 2 of february of 2023 - 22:37

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A call for unity in the Catalan independence movement as 30 groups join summit protest

A call for unity in the Catalan independence movement as 30 groups join summit protest

Sovereignist groups demand a "forceful response" to "provocation" of Spanish leaders who say the independence process is over

John McAulay

Friday, 13 of january of 2023 - 22:49

The Barcelona summit and the arrogance of Pedro Sánchez

The Barcelona summit and the arrogance of Pedro Sánchez

José Antich

Monday, 9 of january of 2023 - 17:33

Catalan independence movement mobilizes against Sánchez-Macron summit on January 19th

Catalan independence movement mobilizes against Sánchez-Macron summit on January 19th

Sovereignist groups unite to protest Spain's "provocative" call of Barcelona summit "to certify end of independence process"

Quim Riera Guitart

Monday, 9 of january of 2023 - 11:26

The fracture in the independence movement

The fracture in the independence movement

José Antich

Wednesday, 7 of december of 2022 - 13:29

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Thousands reject the reform of public disorder laws in Barcelona protest

Thousands reject the reform of public disorder laws in Barcelona protest

Imposing ANC demonstration against law change vents its discontent with the Catalan government, chanting "Aragonès, resign"

John McAulay

Wednesday, 7 of december of 2022 - 11:12

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ANC calls public to protest a Spanish sedition reform that "increases repressive powers"

ANC calls public to protest a Spanish sedition reform that "increases repressive powers"

Catalan pro-independence group appeals to a "transversal crowd" for Dec 6th march against the "criminalization of protest"

John McAulay

Friday, 2 of december of 2022 - 22:36

Westminster MPs hear Catalan activist Dolors Feliu: "Spain's repression carries on"

Westminster MPs hear Catalan activist Dolors Feliu: "Spain's repression carries on"

ANC leader Feliu updated UK MPs on the mass espionage and ongoing court actions against the Catalan independence movement

Joan Antoni Guerrero

Wednesday, 26 of october of 2022 - 22:48

Judge orders closure of ANC website for consumer campaign favouring pro-Catalonia firms

Judge orders closure of ANC website for consumer campaign favouring pro-Catalonia firms

Court calls the "Strategic Consumption" campaign "a boycott" but the ANC says that, in fact, it takes a positive approach

Berto Sagrera

Tuesday, 18 of october of 2022 - 21:33

Llach's "shame" at "a Catalan regional government elected by independence supporters"

Llach's "shame" at "a Catalan regional government elected by independence supporters"

In speech to ANC protest camp, activist criticises the current Catalan government's inaction on the independence struggle

Malena Ramajo

Monday, 17 of october of 2022 - 15:37

ANC calls protesters to camp in central Barcelona against Spain's "rotten" justice

ANC calls protesters to camp in central Barcelona against Spain's "rotten" justice

The pro-independence ANC aims to fill Plaça Catalunya with tents this weekend in campaign called "We accuse Spanish justice"

John McAulay

Thursday, 13 of october of 2022 - 23:05

Spain's repression in Catalonia inspires dictatorships, concludes UNPO report

Spain's repression in Catalonia inspires dictatorships, concludes UNPO report

New international report finds that Spain's human rights violations in Catalonia since 2017 have served as a model for others

Berto Sagrera

Wednesday, 21 of september of 2022 - 22:20

ANC notes "distancing" from ERC and reaffirms its plan for a Catalan UDI in 2023

ANC notes "distancing" from ERC and reaffirms its plan for a Catalan UDI in 2023

Pro-independence civil group ANC met the ERC party on Wednesday afternoon after meeting with the CUP in the morning

John McAulay

Wednesday, 21 of september of 2022 - 20:50

Carles Puigdemont meets with ANC amid tension in the Catalan independence movement

Carles Puigdemont meets with ANC amid tension in the Catalan independence movement

Puigdemont and Dolors Feliu met in Northern Catalonia to share "strategic points" and prepare the upcoming 1st October event

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 16 of september of 2022 - 19:23

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Junqueras rejects the ANC's 2023 date for independence: "It's not a question of time"

Junqueras rejects the ANC's 2023 date for independence: "It's not a question of time"

Speaking in Madrid, ERC president says it is "highly improbable" that Junts will leave the Catalan government

Jaume Vich

Wednesday, 14 of september of 2022 - 20:17

Is there margin to rebuild consensus?

Is there margin to rebuild consensus?

José Antich

Wednesday, 14 of september of 2022 - 17:01

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Aragonès closes door on ANC plan to make Catalan independence effective in 2023

Aragonès closes door on ANC plan to make Catalan independence effective in 2023

After meeting civil groups, minister Vilagrà insists that the government "will not trip up on the same stone" as in 2017

Marta Lasalas / John McAulay

Tuesday, 13 of september of 2022 - 22:39

A great demonstration

A great demonstration

José Antich

Monday, 12 of september of 2022 - 17:43

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The ANC challenges ERC as the Catalan independence movement resists on the street

The ANC challenges ERC as the Catalan independence movement resists on the street

Despite the tensions with the ERC party, civil group ANC successfully mobilized the movement for Sunday's Diada march

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 12 of september of 2022 - 00:22

Diada march 2022: Catalan independentism beats demobilization and flexes its muscles

Diada march 2022: Catalan independentism beats demobilization and flexes its muscles

Catalan National Assembly march far exceeds last year's figures and draws 700,000 people in another historic 'Diada'

John McAulay

Sunday, 11 of september of 2022 - 22:21

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700,000 Catalans march for independence as movement again shows its strength | VIDEO

700,000 Catalans march for independence as movement again shows its strength | VIDEO

Grass roots supporters of independence movement fill Barcelona streets in rally that police confirm was larger than last year

Lluís Bou

Sunday, 11 of september of 2022 - 19:59

Diada 2022, the independence movement's chance to reignite its impulse on the street

Diada 2022, the independence movement's chance to reignite its impulse on the street

The ANC, Òmnium and the Pro-Independence Left lead the political actions, beyond the institutional events

John McAulay

Saturday, 10 of september of 2022 - 23:27