Clara Ponsatí

Clara Ponsatí i Obiols 

Catalan education minister in the Puigdemont government

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Ponsatí and Graupera, to present a new Catalan pro-independence party

Ponsatí and Graupera, to present a new Catalan pro-independence party

The new party of Ponsatí and Graupera, known as Alhora, will be presented on April 23rd - Sant Jordi's Day - in Barcelona

Berto Sagrera

Monday, 4 of march of 2024 - 23:20

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Clara Ponsatí tells EU Parliament: "Catalans have the right to be represented in Catalan" | VIDEO

Clara Ponsatí tells EU Parliament: "Catalans have the right to be represented in Catalan" | VIDEO

Language rights are basic for all Europeans, asserts MEP, adding that "the reason why Catalan is banned is not economic"

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Thursday, 14 of september of 2023 - 20:35

Puigdemont distances himself from Ponsati's comments on Catalan exile strategy: "She was wrong"

Puigdemont distances himself from Ponsati's comments on Catalan exile strategy: "She was wrong"

Carles Puigdemont defends the exile strategy: "Not only have we not shied away, but we have confronted directly"

Judit Pellicer

Thursday, 6 of july of 2023 - 19:36

The going gets tough

The going gets tough

José Antich

Thursday, 6 of july of 2023 - 17:28

Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí: are they in danger of arrest?

Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí: are they in danger of arrest?

With the EU General Court withdrawing the Junts MEPs' immunity, Carles Puigdemont says he will be travelling to Strasbourg

Mayte Piulachs / Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 5 of july of 2023 - 19:13

Why could the EU court ruling over Puigdemont's immunity become irrelevant?

Why could the EU court ruling over Puigdemont's immunity become irrelevant?

On Wednesday July 5th, the EU General Court will publish two rulings on the immunity of MEPs Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsati

Mayte Piulachs / Marta Lasalas

Friday, 30 of june of 2023 - 22:22

Clara Ponsatí warns judge Pablo Llarena: "I won't put my schedule in the hands of a fanatic"

Clara Ponsatí warns judge Pablo Llarena: "I won't put my schedule in the hands of a fanatic"

The pro-independence MEP maintains that the Spanish arrest warrant issued against her "is again illegal"

Judit Pellicer

Tuesday, 27 of june of 2023 - 19:23

Supreme Court judge Llarena issues Spanish arrest warrant for MEP Clara Ponsatí

Supreme Court judge Llarena issues Spanish arrest warrant for MEP Clara Ponsatí

Judge asserts that the pro-independence Catalan MEP did not justify her snub of the Supreme Court with any "legitimate cause"

Abel Degà

Wednesday, 21 of june of 2023 - 18:37

Spanish Supreme Court maintains 'aggravated' misuse of funds charge against Puigdemont

Spanish Supreme Court maintains 'aggravated' misuse of funds charge against Puigdemont

Appeals chamber dismisses defence arguments and maintains judge Pablo Llarena's use of a more severe misuse of funds charge

Jaume Vich

Thursday, 15 of june of 2023 - 20:52

European General Court to release decision on Puigdemont's immunity on July 5th

European General Court to release decision on Puigdemont's immunity on July 5th

The European General Court will announce the ruling on the exiled Catalan MEPs on Wednesday, July 5th

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Thursday, 25 of may of 2023 - 22:58

Spanish prosecutors ask judge to once again summons Clara Ponsatí to Madrid

Spanish prosecutors ask judge to once again summons Clara Ponsatí to Madrid

Public prosecutors argue to Supreme Court judge that he should not suspend the Junts MEP's appearance

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 4 of may of 2023 - 20:24

Boye criticises Barcelona duty court for Ponsatí arrest and asks it to consult EU justice

Boye criticises Barcelona duty court for Ponsatí arrest and asks it to consult EU justice

Lawyer appeals against the denial of 'habeas corpus' and notes that an MEP cannot be arrested without a prior immunity waiver

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 28 of april of 2023 - 22:07

Ponsatí says she'll return to Catalonia even if Llarena orders her arrest

Ponsatí says she'll return to Catalonia even if Llarena orders her arrest

Clara Ponsatí admits she may be convicted in the end but says "the costs of the repression must be paid by them, not by us"

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Tuesday, 25 of april of 2023 - 20:21

Supreme Court gives Ponsatí five days to present petition for protection as an MEP

Supreme Court gives Ponsatí five days to present petition for protection as an MEP

Judge Pablo Llarena also wants the parties to say whether MEP's no-show should lead to an arrest warrant against her

Jaume Vich

Monday, 24 of april of 2023 - 16:51

Clara Ponsatí fails to show up for Spanish Supreme Court summons, challenging judge

Clara Ponsatí fails to show up for Spanish Supreme Court summons, challenging judge

The exiled pro-independence MEP, summoned by the court to appear today, has returned to Brussels to work, says her lawyer

Judit Pellicer / Jaume Vich

Monday, 24 of april of 2023 - 12:07

Pro-independence figures denounce treatment of jailed Catalan rapper Pablo Hasél

Pro-independence figures denounce treatment of jailed Catalan rapper Pablo Hasél

Protesters including Clara Ponsatí, Dolors Feliu and cultural figures accuse Catalan government of acting as "jailers"

Berto Sagrera

Friday, 14 of april of 2023 - 20:01

'Neues Deutschland' warns that Ponsatí's arrest is an "antidemocratic precedent" in Europe

'Neues Deutschland' warns that Ponsatí's arrest is an "antidemocratic precedent" in Europe

German daily says that the MEP, who has immunity from arrest, revealed the contradiction between Spanish and European law

Lluís Bou

Friday, 31 of march of 2023 - 20:17

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A high-speed trial for Catalan exile Meritxell Serret, target of Clara Ponsatí's reproaches

A high-speed trial for Catalan exile Meritxell Serret, target of Clara Ponsatí's reproaches

The trial of Catalan minister Serret for her participation in the 2017 referendum is completed in just three hours

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 29 of march of 2023 - 20:09

Clara Ponsatí confronts the European Parliament's president and provokes a dispute in the plenary

Clara Ponsatí confronts the European Parliament's president and provokes a dispute in the plenary

The Catalan MEP criticises the president of the EU chamber for not having defended her immunity in the face of her arrest

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 29 of march of 2023 - 18:20

The blue backpack and the first steps at La Vajol

The blue backpack and the first steps at La Vajol

José Antich

Wednesday, 29 of march of 2023 - 16:32

MEP Clara Ponsatí, released in Barcelona after 4 hours and ordered to appear before Supreme Court

MEP Clara Ponsatí, released in Barcelona after 4 hours and ordered to appear before Supreme Court

Duty judge releases the MEP, notifying her that she must appear before Supreme Court judge Llarena in Madrid on April 24th

Marta Lasalas / Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 28 of march of 2023 - 23:32

Clara Ponsatí's defence lawyer seeks judge's protection for unlawful detention

Clara Ponsatí's defence lawyer seeks judge's protection for unlawful detention

As supporters gather, lawyer Gonzalo Boye calls on duty judge to protect Clara Ponsatí over illegal detention

Marta Lasalas / Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 28 of march of 2023 - 22:16

Carles Puigdemont calls on Roberta Metsola to intervene "this very day" to protect Ponsatí

Carles Puigdemont calls on Roberta Metsola to intervene "this very day" to protect Ponsatí

Exiled Catalan leader tells the European Parliament's president she must "not look the other way" after MEP Ponsatí's arrest

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Tuesday, 28 of march of 2023 - 20:53

Ponsatí: "I haven't come to make a deal with the Spanish state but to carry on the fight"

Ponsatí: "I haven't come to make a deal with the Spanish state but to carry on the fight"

Speaking just as she returned home from exile, Clara Ponsatí had tough words for Catalan, Spanish and EU institutions

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 28 of march of 2023 - 19:19

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Mossos d'Esquadra police arrest Clara Ponsatí in Barcelona

Mossos d'Esquadra police arrest Clara Ponsatí in Barcelona

A plainclothes Catalan police officer arrested Ponsatí in central Barcelona, hours after she had returned from exile

Guillem RS / Pedro Ruíz

Tuesday, 28 of march of 2023 - 18:50

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Clara Ponsatí returns home from exile and appears in Barcelona

Clara Ponsatí returns home from exile and appears in Barcelona

The pro-independence MEP for Junts and former Catalan education minister returns to Catalonia after five years in exile

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 28 of march of 2023 - 17:29

Ponsatí in EU Parliament: "Nobody really cares about the rule of law in Spain" | VIDEO

Ponsatí in EU Parliament: "Nobody really cares about the rule of law in Spain" | VIDEO

Fellow Catalan MEP Diana Riba said she was glad that the debate had taken place, given Spain's "many democratic deficiencies"

Nura Portella

Wednesday, 18 of january of 2023 - 23:09

Spanish judge must withdraw Clara Ponsatí's arrest warrant, says lawyer Boye

Spanish judge must withdraw Clara Ponsatí's arrest warrant, says lawyer Boye

He also says that judge Llarena must inform the EU Parliament that he no longer seeks the waiving of the MEP's immunity

Marta Lasalas / Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 16 of january of 2023 - 22:29

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Clara Ponsatí in Paris: "They won't beat Puigdemont"

Clara Ponsatí in Paris: "They won't beat Puigdemont"

Exiled Catalan says that, for Spain, arresting Puigdemont is "a moral priority" and was used to justify Penal Code changes

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 21 of december of 2022 - 22:48

Puigdemont asks EU Commission about Josep Borrell's possible role in Qatargate

Puigdemont asks EU Commission about Josep Borrell's possible role in Qatargate

Catalan MEPs Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí seek to clarify EU foreign chief's alleged links to corruption scandal

Lluís Bou

Thursday, 15 of december of 2022 - 22:01

Constitutional Court to examine Llarena's initiative to waive Puigdemont's immunity

Constitutional Court to examine Llarena's initiative to waive Puigdemont's immunity

As Friday's EGC hearing was underway, Spain's Constitutional Court announced it would discuss a related matter this Tuesday

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 28 of november of 2022 - 21:15

Gonzalo Boye denounces European chamber's "degrading treatment" of three Catalan MEPs

Gonzalo Boye denounces European chamber's "degrading treatment" of three Catalan MEPs

Lawyer asks General Court to protect the 3 representatives: "At times MPs have to be protected from the Parliament itself"

Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 25 of november of 2022 - 21:36

Judges put European Parliament under scrutiny over immunity of exiled Catalan MEPs

Judges put European Parliament under scrutiny over immunity of exiled Catalan MEPs

EU General Court questions chamber's lawyer on impartiality and immunity in relation to Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí

Mayte Piulachs, special correspondent

Friday, 25 of november of 2022 - 20:18

Gonzalo Boye warns EU court that Spain is "misleading" it over Puigdemont's immunity

Gonzalo Boye warns EU court that Spain is "misleading" it over Puigdemont's immunity

Defence lawyer for the exiled Catalan MEPs of the Junts party argues in Luxembourg that they still hold immunity

Mayte Piulachs, special correspondent

Thursday, 24 of november of 2022 - 19:56

Defying European justice, Spain's JEC says Puigdemont must come to Madrid to be an MEP

Defying European justice, Spain's JEC says Puigdemont must come to Madrid to be an MEP

The Central Electoral Commission (JEC) repeats its view that all Spanish MEPs must swear on the constitution in Madrid

Abel Degà

Thursday, 3 of november of 2022 - 19:49

EU Parliament asks Spain for electoral credentials of Puigdemont, Comín, Ponsatí and Solé

EU Parliament asks Spain for electoral credentials of Puigdemont, Comín, Ponsatí and Solé

Spain's electoral board is again presented with the question on which its view has previously been overturned by EU justice

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Thursday, 27 of october of 2022 - 23:46

Pro-independence leaders react to UN ruling: "A slap in the face for Spain"

Pro-independence leaders react to UN ruling: "A slap in the face for Spain"

Puigdemont calls for Spain to "assume responsibility" while Junqueras asserts that "the repression can't continue"

El Nacional

Wednesday, 31 of august of 2022 - 19:54

EU court returns interim immunity as MEPs to Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí

EU court returns interim immunity as MEPs to Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí

European Court of Justice notes that fact that MEPs haven't been arrested so far "does not mean that they cannot be arrested"

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 24 of may of 2022 - 20:48

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Offensive in European Parliament against credentials of four Catalan MEPs

Offensive in European Parliament against credentials of four Catalan MEPs

Committee chaired by Cs asserts that European chamber cannot verify credentials of Puigdemont, Ponsatí, Comín and Solé

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 18 of may of 2022 - 22:20

CatalanGate espionage hits Scotland: Ponsatí's lawyer Anwar was "hacked by Spain"

CatalanGate espionage hits Scotland: Ponsatí's lawyer Anwar was "hacked by Spain"

Espionage against a British lawyer by Spain could open an international diplomatic conflict

Lluís Bou

Friday, 22 of april of 2022 - 19:46