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Left-wing, pro-independence Catalan political party: Candidatura d'Unitat Popular

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The amnesty draws Catalan independentism together: celebration of a "collective conquest"

The amnesty draws Catalan independentism together: celebration of a "collective conquest"

Jordi Turull, Oriol Junqueras and Laia Estrada attended this unitary event to celebrate the amnesty law

Nura Portella

Friday, 31 of may of 2024 - 19:23

Will Junts and ERC be capable of agreeing on the speaker of Parliament?

Will Junts and ERC be capable of agreeing on the speaker of Parliament?

José Antich

Thursday, 30 of may of 2024 - 18:08

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

Marta Molina, investigated in Tsunami case: "I'm aware I could go to jail. We are not terrorists"

Marta Molina, investigated in Tsunami case: "I'm aware I could go to jail. We are not terrorists"

Catalan independentism shows united support for Molina, the only one from the Tsunami case who is to testify this Wednesday

Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 21 of may of 2024 - 20:48

Salvador Illa, clear winner of the Catalan election, as the independentist bloc falls short

Salvador Illa, clear winner of the Catalan election, as the independentist bloc falls short

Illa's Catalan Socialists prevail in the election and could govern through a leftist alliance with ERC and Comuns-Sumar

Pedro Ruiz

Sunday, 12 of may of 2024 - 23:22

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

David González

Monday, 6 of may of 2024 - 23:22

Far-left CUP aims to once again hold the key to a pro-independence government after May12th

Far-left CUP aims to once again hold the key to a pro-independence government after May12th

Although the CUP's refoundation process is incomplete, its campaign will place more emphasis on environmental issues

John McAulay

Tuesday, 30 of april of 2024 - 23:23

Spanish intelligence used same 5 internet domains for mass spying against Catalan independentists

Spanish intelligence used same 5 internet domains for mass spying against Catalan independentists

New report has identified the IT infrastructure used by Spain's CNI to investigate its pro-independence targets

Mayte Piulachs

Wednesday, 10 of april of 2024 - 23:26

Police analysis confirms Pegasus espionage against Carles Riera of Catalonia's CUP party

Police analysis confirms Pegasus espionage against Carles Riera of Catalonia's CUP party

Catalan police confirm data extraction from phones of 2 MPs from the pro-independence party, Carles Riera and Albert Botran

Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 5 of april of 2024 - 23:09

Opinion polls for Catalonia's 2024 election: who will win on May 12th? Here's what the polls say

Opinion polls for Catalonia's 2024 election: who will win on May 12th? Here's what the polls say

Check how voter preferences for the elections to the Parliament of Catalonia on May 12th are evolving

Malena Ramajo

Wednesday, 27 of march of 2024 - 23:27

Pro-independence CUP chooses Laia Estrada as candidate for Catalan election on May 12th

Pro-independence CUP chooses Laia Estrada as candidate for Catalan election on May 12th

The far-left party's members had to choose between two lists; one, headed by Estrada, and the other, by Laure Vega

Vicenç Pagès

Monday, 25 of march of 2024 - 23:15

Comuns see election call as "coherent" after their 'no' to Hard Rock resort cornered Aragonès

Comuns see election call as "coherent" after their 'no' to Hard Rock resort cornered Aragonès

The Comuns and the CUP reproach the Catalan president for being unable to assume responsibilities: "It's a personal failure"

Nura Portella / El Nacional

Wednesday, 13 of march of 2024 - 21:51

Case closed for former CUP deputy Anna Gabriel after 6 years of charges and exile

Case closed for former CUP deputy Anna Gabriel after 6 years of charges and exile

Gabriel, a key pro-independence figure in 2017, says that she feels "bittersweet" because of the "continuing repression"

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Friday, 9 of february of 2024 - 19:26

Four Catalan parties join to denounce the Tsunami investigation: "Protesting is not terrorism"

Four Catalan parties join to denounce the Tsunami investigation: "Protesting is not terrorism"

ERC, Junts, CUP and Comuns join Òmnium outside Barcelona courts to protest judge's "attempt to sabotage the amnesty"

Judit Pellicer

Tuesday, 7 of november of 2023 - 20:24

The Catalonia of the CUP: from entering Congress to the quest for a third MP

The Catalonia of the CUP: from entering Congress to the quest for a third MP

Far-left, pro-independence CUP won 2 seats at their first general election in 2019, where they promised "ungovernability"

Nura Portella

Friday, 7 of july of 2023 - 21:51

The CUP appeals to Comuns voters after Sumar's retreat from a Catalan referendum

The CUP appeals to Comuns voters after Sumar's retreat from a Catalan referendum

The Catalan far-left party regrets Yolanda Díaz's "backward steps" on self-determination and beckons to Comuns supporters

Nura Portella

Monday, 3 of july of 2023 - 21:33

In the hands of the voters: Barcelona mayoral candidates give their final messages

In the hands of the voters: Barcelona mayoral candidates give their final messages

With the polls unclear about Sunday's outcome, Trias, Colau, Collboni, Maragall 'et al' have held their closing rallies

El Nacional

Saturday, 27 of may of 2023 - 00:00

Anna Gabriel demands votes for the CUP to be future Barcelona mayor's "permanent nightmare"

Anna Gabriel demands votes for the CUP to be future Barcelona mayor's "permanent nightmare"

Basha Changue says the CUP is "the only pro-independence candidature": Colau, Maragall and Trias are "appeasement"

Nicolas Tomás

Monday, 15 of may of 2023 - 23:17

The CUP's Carles Riera, two years after the accord with ERC: "None of it is left"

The CUP's Carles Riera, two years after the accord with ERC: "None of it is left"

Riera says that Pere Aragonès's Catalan government today "is neither left-wing nor pro-independence"

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Friday, 24 of march of 2023 - 18:59

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Three Catalan parties show confidence that European action can clarify Pegasus case

Three Catalan parties show confidence that European action can clarify Pegasus case

ERC, Junts and the CUP met the MEPs today and expressed hope that Europe will end up "regulating and prohibiting" the spyware

Jaume Vich

Monday, 20 of march of 2023 - 21:05

PSC's proposals for Catalan budget disgust the CUP: "These are backward steps"

PSC's proposals for Catalan budget disgust the CUP: "These are backward steps"

Eulàlia Reguant criticizes that the Catalan Socialist proposals are based on "climate denialism and employer group agendas"

Nura Portella

Thursday, 29 of december of 2022 - 20:26

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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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

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ERC, alone again: Catalan Parliament confirms its "loss of confidence" in Aragonès

ERC, alone again: Catalan Parliament confirms its "loss of confidence" in Aragonès

PSC, Junts, CUP and Comuns all voted to express their loss of confidence in ERC, without moving a no-confidence motion

John McAulay

Thursday, 10 of november of 2022 - 19:23

Which Catalan political parties have the most fake followers on Twitter?

Which Catalan political parties have the most fake followers on Twitter?

12% of PPC followers and almost 10% of ERC and PSC followers are not real people

Marta Sánchez Iranzo

Friday, 28 of october of 2022 - 23:10

Antonio Baños sentenced to 4 months' jail for not replying to Vox in Supreme Court

Antonio Baños sentenced to 4 months' jail for not replying to Vox in Supreme Court

The sentence imposed on Antonio Baños is different to that of his ex-party colleague Eulàlia Reguant, who was only fined

Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 11 of october of 2022 - 19:03

Spanish Supreme Court fines Eulàlia Reguant 13,500 euros for disobedience

Spanish Supreme Court fines Eulàlia Reguant 13,500 euros for disobedience

CUP deputy ordered to pay 50 euros a day for 9 months for not responding to Vox lawyer during 2019 Catalan leaders' trial

Nura Portella

Friday, 7 of october of 2022 - 18:54

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Antonio Baños decides not to testify at own trial as court rules out use of Catalan

Antonio Baños decides not to testify at own trial as court rules out use of Catalan

Case over refusal to answer Vox lawyer in 2019 trial parallels that of CUP ex-colleague Eulàlia Reguant, but in a lower court

Jaume Vich

Thursday, 29 of september of 2022 - 21:28

CUP deputy Eulàlia Reguant denounces Spanish repression at Supreme Court trial

CUP deputy Eulàlia Reguant denounces Spanish repression at Supreme Court trial

Reguant faces 4 month jail demand over refusal to answer questions put by far-right Vox in 2019 Catalan leaders' trial

Mayte Piulachs

Wednesday, 28 of september of 2022 - 18:30

Event to mark 5 years since Catalonia's 1-O referendum will unite ERC, Junts and CUP

Event to mark 5 years since Catalonia's 1-O referendum will unite ERC, Junts and CUP

2017 independence referendum to be marked by mass event that seeks unity, with Puigdemont and Forcadell giving speeches

John McAulay

Thursday, 22 of september of 2022 - 19:41

ERC votes stop Bureau from reactivating Catalonia's 2017 independence declaration

ERC votes stop Bureau from reactivating Catalonia's 2017 independence declaration

The text, a citizens' intiative, received support from Junts and the CUP, but ERC said its abstention was "coherent"

El Nacional

Tuesday, 13 of september of 2022 - 21:24

CUP deputy floats idea of early election in Catalonia if ERC rejects confidence vote

CUP deputy floats idea of early election in Catalonia if ERC rejects confidence vote

Eulàlia Reguant defends midterm confidence vote and is critical of the policies of the minority Catalan government so far

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 24 of august of 2022 - 19:36

Junts and CUP see dialogue table as a losing strategy, while PSC, ERC and Comuns celebrate it

Junts and CUP see dialogue table as a losing strategy, while PSC, ERC and Comuns celebrate it

Today's accords between Spanish and Catalan executives are an "essential" step forward in resolving the conflict, says ERC

Carme Rocamora

Wednesday, 27 of july of 2022 - 20:47

Anna Gabriel appears before the Supreme Court after 4 years of exile in Switzerland

Anna Gabriel appears before the Supreme Court after 4 years of exile in Switzerland

Anna Gabriel voluntarily appears before the Supreme Court to regularize her procedural situation.

Carme Rocamora

Tuesday, 19 of july of 2022 - 19:11

Mireia Boya resigns from the CUP criticizing the "silence" of her colleagues

Mireia Boya resigns from the CUP criticizing the "silence" of her colleagues

Former Catalan MP believes the left-wing sovereignist party "mismanaged" her sexual harassment complaint

Lluís Bou

Wednesday, 15 of june of 2022 - 23:03

The CUP will join new talks on Catalan language law if school community is included

The CUP will join new talks on Catalan language law if school community is included

Renewed talks on protecting Catalan in schools, through a new law, have brought in four parties: ERC, Junts, PSC and Comuns

John McAulay

Friday, 20 of may of 2022 - 22:59

Graffiti on offices of 3 main Catalan pro-independence parties: "Spanish consulate"

Graffiti on offices of 3 main Catalan pro-independence parties: "Spanish consulate"

The CDR-Acció Directa group claims responsibility for the action, carried out in several Catalan towns

Lluís Bou

Thursday, 31 of march of 2022 - 23:05

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Catalan president Aragonès defends language pact that recognizes Spanish in schools

Catalan president Aragonès defends language pact that recognizes Spanish in schools

Leader stresses "broad political consensus" of a deal supported by PSC and Comuns but not by some Catalan language groups

John McAulay

Friday, 25 of march of 2022 - 20:21

Four parties agree to amend law to avoid 25% Spanish quota in Catalan classrooms

Four parties agree to amend law to avoid 25% Spanish quota in Catalan classrooms

Proposal by ERC, Junts, PSC and Comuns, to allow each school to set its own language balance, is already controversial

Carme Rocamora

Thursday, 24 of march of 2022 - 22:13

Ponsatí: Catalan independentism is "stuck", and the parties are "not useful tools"

Ponsatí: Catalan independentism is "stuck", and the parties are "not useful tools"

Exiled politician believes the state would kill to stop Catalan independence, but this should not deter the movement

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 9 of march of 2022 - 22:34