Carles Puigdemont

Carles Puigdemont i Casamajó. Leading Catalan pro-independence politician, 130th president of the Generalitat of Catalonia.

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Puigdemont, Alay and Boye lay complaint against judge Aguirre, seeking his removal from Volhov case

Puigdemont, Alay and Boye lay complaint against judge Aguirre, seeking his removal from Volhov case

The "Russia plot" judge has been accused of abuse of authority and misuse of funds over his moves to dodge the amnesty law

Tuesday, 2 of july of 2024 - 19:30

'No' to an amnesty:  Judge Llarena maintains arrest warrant for Puigdemont over misuse of funds

'No' to an amnesty: Judge Llarena maintains arrest warrant for Puigdemont over misuse of funds

Spanish Supreme Court judge argues that amnesty does not apply and maintains arrest warrants for Puigdemont, Comín and Puig

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Monday, 1 of july of 2024 - 19:54

Spanish judge Aguirre reproduced new claims on Russia-Catalonia plot from a book, says lawyer Boye

Spanish judge Aguirre reproduced new claims on Russia-Catalonia plot from a book, says lawyer Boye

A new book cites names who are only now included in the case by the judge, such as Catalan journalist Carles Porta

Friday, 28 of june of 2024 - 23:22

Prosecutors opposed amnesty for ex-minister Buch and Mossos officer Escolà, but judges granted it

Prosecutors opposed amnesty for ex-minister Buch and Mossos officer Escolà, but judges granted it

In Puigdemont bodyguard case, prosecutor saw policeman's salary as "personal patrimonial enrichment", but court disagreed

Friday, 28 of june of 2024 - 21:38

Spanish judge Aguirre attempts an amnesty dodge, accusing Puigdemont and Mas of treason

Spanish judge Aguirre attempts an amnesty dodge, accusing Puigdemont and Mas of treason

The judge accuses 13 people as he revives case of "Russia plot" with charges that would not be covered by the amnesty

Friday, 21 of june of 2024 - 19:43

No candidate, two contenders

No candidate, two contenders

Thursday, 20 of june of 2024 - 17:34

Puigdemont appears before French justice over Tsunami case

Puigdemont appears before French justice over Tsunami case

The Catalan president-in-exile voluntarily appears before the French authorities in Paris

Tuesday, 18 of june of 2024 - 21:04

Puigdemont stands up to Le Pen in words from Paris: "A puppet of the Vox Francoists"

Puigdemont stands up to Le Pen in words from Paris: "A puppet of the Vox Francoists"

Carles Puigdemont responds from Paris to Le Pen's threat that he won't be safe in France if she is elected

Maria Aladern

Monday, 17 of june of 2024 - 20:34

Prosecutor general orders that Puigdemont and Junqueras be amnestied for Catalan referendum spending

Prosecutor general orders that Puigdemont and Junqueras be amnestied for Catalan referendum spending

Spain's chief prosecutor García Ortiz orders colleagues to apply the amnesty to the Catalan pro-independence leaders

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Friday, 14 of june of 2024 - 19:24

Amnesty. But Puigdemont and Junqueras?

Amnesty. But Puigdemont and Junqueras?

Thursday, 13 of june of 2024 - 17:34

Carles Puigdemont will return to Catalonia despite Supreme Court arrest warrant, confirms Boye

Carles Puigdemont will return to Catalonia despite Supreme Court arrest warrant, confirms Boye

Boye affirms that Puigdemont will return to Catalonia for the parliamentary debate to invest a new Catalan president

Wednesday, 12 of june of 2024 - 18:33

Supreme Court maintains Spanish arrest warrant for Puigdemont despite amnesty

Supreme Court maintains Spanish arrest warrant for Puigdemont despite amnesty

In three rulings, judges Pablo Llarena, Manuel Marchena and Susana Polo set deadlines for the parties to present arguments

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Tuesday, 11 of june of 2024 - 19:48

Court annuls MP Lluís Puig's remote vote, five days before Catalan Parliament is constituted

Court annuls MP Lluís Puig's remote vote, five days before Catalan Parliament is constituted

Decision leaves in the air the ability to vote of Puigdemont and Puig in the constitution of Parliament on June 10th

Martí Odriozola i Marcé / Pedro Ruiz

Wednesday, 5 of june of 2024 - 19:42

Spanish judge obliged to end investigation of alleged Russian plot claiming to involve Puigdemont

Spanish judge obliged to end investigation of alleged Russian plot claiming to involve Puigdemont

The Barcelona Audience halts part of the so-called Volhov investigation, over Puigdemont's alleged ties to Russia

Tuesday, 4 of june of 2024 - 20:06

Puigdemont defends the "intelligent confrontation" role of the Catalan exiles in Europe

Puigdemont defends the "intelligent confrontation" role of the Catalan exiles in Europe

Puigdemont, with Toni Comín and Gonzalo Boye, explained the role the pro-independence politicians have played from exile

Friday, 31 of may of 2024 - 22:30

Supreme Court prosecutors maintain in report that Spain's amnesty law does not respect EU law

Supreme Court prosecutors maintain in report that Spain's amnesty law does not respect EU law

Senior prosecutors set out an intention to query the law with EU justice - and maintain the warrant for Puigdemont

Thursday, 30 of may of 2024 - 22:36

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Puigdemont on the amnesty: "They wanted to condemn us to a civil death. That has been defeated"

Puigdemont on the amnesty: "They wanted to condemn us to a civil death. That has been defeated"

Carles Puigdemont praises the achievement of the amnesty and emphasizes that it "corrects" a mistake

Thursday, 30 of may of 2024 - 20:28

Jordi Turull: "Illa's demand to govern in Catalonia is the argument of Feijóo against Sánchez"

Jordi Turull: "Illa's demand to govern in Catalonia is the argument of Feijóo against Sánchez"

The Junts general secretary reminds Salvador Illa of how his own Socialists shut the largest party out of power in Barcelona

Vicenç Pagès

Wednesday, 29 of may of 2024 - 20:21

Puigdemont: "Catalan exile will not end due to EU efforts, but to Sánchez's need for Junts votes"

Puigdemont: "Catalan exile will not end due to EU efforts, but to Sánchez's need for Junts votes"

Puigdemont and fellow exile Toni Comín regret the "poor quality of Spanish democracy" at Junts campaign event in Belgium

Friday, 24 of may of 2024 - 20:23

Catalonia's Mossos police suspend an officer who coordinated security for far-right Vox

Catalonia's Mossos police suspend an officer who coordinated security for far-right Vox

The Catalan police distinguishes this case from that of the officers who gave free-time help to Puigdemont in the campaign

Wednesday, 22 of may of 2024 - 21:43

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Pedro Sánchez "completely" rules out making Carles Puigdemont president

Pedro Sánchez "completely" rules out making Carles Puigdemont president

While Sánchez says Puigdemont "must accept" the reality of not being president, the PP warns that the PM can't be trusted

Friday, 17 of may of 2024 - 19:58

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Puigdemont affirms he will fight "until the end" to govern, but is ready for a repeat election

Puigdemont affirms he will fight "until the end" to govern, but is ready for a repeat election

The Junts leader says that a repeat election would not be the party's preferred option, but they do not fear it

Thursday, 16 of may of 2024 - 19:10

Salvador Illa's rocky road

Salvador Illa's rocky road

Thursday, 16 of may of 2024 - 17:36

Puigdemont calls first meeting of new Junts parliamentary group to define strategy

Puigdemont calls first meeting of new Junts parliamentary group to define strategy

The Junts candidate summons the 35 new deputies and the leadership of the party to Northern Catalonia

Tuesday, 14 of may of 2024 - 23:15

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Puigdemont plans to present candidacy to lead a minority government in Catalonia

Puigdemont plans to present candidacy to lead a minority government in Catalonia

The Socialists' mooted pacts are impossible, he argues, and a Junts-ERC-CUP accord would be the largest "coherent" grouping

Monday, 13 of may of 2024 - 19:47

Puigdemont, not giving in: "We are in a position to build a solid government of Catalan loyalty"

Puigdemont, not giving in: "We are in a position to build a solid government of Catalan loyalty"

Puigdemont warns that the gap between his party and the PSC is no different from that between the PSOE and the PP in Madrid

Monday, 13 of may of 2024 - 00:36

The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': fourth survey

The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': fourth survey

'Diari d'Andorra' is updating its electoral tracking survey daily until Saturday, the day before Catalans vote

Friday, 10 of may of 2024 - 19:51

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Puigdemont rejects Sabadell takeover bid: "A strong response is needed, with law and justice"

Puigdemont rejects Sabadell takeover bid: "A strong response is needed, with law and justice"

Unanimous opposition to the bank takeover bid is shown by leading Catalan parties as Aragonès and Illa also reject the move

Marta Lasalas / El Nacional

Thursday, 9 of may of 2024 - 21:30

The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': third survey

The prohibited Catalan election poll from 'Diari d'Andorra': third survey

'Diari d'Andorra' is updating its electoral tracking survey daily until Saturday, the day before Catalans vote

Thursday, 9 of may of 2024 - 20:21

Interpol, in the dark

Interpol, in the dark

Thursday, 9 of may of 2024 - 17:57

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Puigdemont calls for a vote of revolt and indignation: "I won't be saying sorry to any judge"

Puigdemont calls for a vote of revolt and indignation: "I won't be saying sorry to any judge"

Puigdemont: "We cannot have a future if they steal our hope and take away the fruits of your efforts"

Tuesday, 7 of may of 2024 - 23:14

Key points from the final survey before the polling blackout

Key points from the final survey before the polling blackout

Tuesday, 7 of may of 2024 - 17:39

El Nacional Poll: Puigdemont gaining ground on Illa in last survey before May12th

El Nacional Poll: Puigdemont gaining ground on Illa in last survey before May12th

The Feedback poll completed this Monday shows that Junts are catching up while the Socialists are static

Monday, 6 of may of 2024 - 23:22

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Puigdemont responds clearly to the Catalan Socialists: "We won't make a deal with Illa"

Puigdemont responds clearly to the Catalan Socialists: "We won't make a deal with Illa"

Puigdemont says that if no-one has an absolute majority after Catalonia's May 12th vote, Junts will be best placed to govern

Thursday, 2 of may of 2024 - 19:52

Salvador Illa shows himself ready to discuss forming a Catalan government with Puigdemont

Salvador Illa shows himself ready to discuss forming a Catalan government with Puigdemont

The Socialist candidate affirms that talks with Junts will depend on whether they continue to commit to independence

Thursday, 2 of may of 2024 - 18:33

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The death of Puigdemont's mother shows how Catalan exile has been dehumanized while Sánchez is glorified

The death of Puigdemont's mother shows how Catalan exile has been dehumanized while Sánchez is glorified

Pro-independence parties are perplexed by Socialist calls for empathy after the indifference they faced in jail and exile

Tuesday, 30 of april of 2024 - 20:34

Death of Núria Casamajó, mother of Carles Puigdemont, weeks before Catalan president's return

Death of Núria Casamajó, mother of Carles Puigdemont, weeks before Catalan president's return

The mother of the exiled Catalan president died this Monday morning in Girona

Monday, 29 of april of 2024 - 13:55

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Puigdemont demands that 100% of Catalan tax goes to Generalitat as price for Spanish budget support

Puigdemont demands that 100% of Catalan tax goes to Generalitat as price for Spanish budget support

Puigdemont proposes 100 measures to reactivate Catalonia and make the most of its ability to influence Congress

Friday, 26 of april of 2024 - 19:37

Take note: the election is about Catalonia

Take note: the election is about Catalonia

Friday, 26 of april of 2024 - 17:54

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