Laura Borràs

Laura Borràs i Castanyer 
JxCat leader in Spanish Congress 2019-

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Woman who threw ice-bucket water at Laura Borràs came to restaurant for that specific purpose

Woman who threw ice-bucket water at Laura Borràs came to restaurant for that specific purpose

Mossos police don't see a hate crime in the incident against Laura Borràs and don't discard that judge will drop the case

Guillem RS

Thursday, 6 of june of 2024 - 22:21

Laura Borràs, assaulted during a Junts campaign event for the European elections

Laura Borràs, assaulted during a Junts campaign event for the European elections

A woman attacked Borràs from behind during a lunch; the pro-independence leader has filed a complaint for a hate crime

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 5 of june of 2024 - 20:17

Catalan MP Aurora Madaula's accusations of "silent sexism" re-open old conflicts in Junts

Catalan MP Aurora Madaula's accusations of "silent sexism" re-open old conflicts in Junts

Party president Laura Borràs and general secretary Jordi Turull disagree on the continuity of the Bureau member

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 28 of november of 2023 - 22:35

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Laura Borràs: "The conflict has stopped being between Catalans. Now the conflict is between Spaniards."

Laura Borràs: "The conflict has stopped being between Catalans. Now the conflict is between Spaniards."

The Junts president warns that the legislature will depend on compliance with agreements according to a timetable

Pedro Ruíz / Marta Lasalas

Monday, 13 of november of 2023 - 22:35

Laura Borràs accuses Pere Aragonès of speaking for Junts with regard to Sánchez investiture

Laura Borràs accuses Pere Aragonès of speaking for Junts with regard to Sánchez investiture

Junts party president accuses Aragonès of being disconnected from the reality of the independence movement

Nura Portella

Tuesday, 1 of august of 2023 - 22:50

Junts proposes Anna Erra to replace Laura Borràs as speaker of the Catalan chamber

Junts proposes Anna Erra to replace Laura Borràs as speaker of the Catalan chamber

Junts executive agrees to propose Anna Erra for the speaker's position, and on paper she has the votes to win the post

Pedro Ruiz

Tuesday, 6 of june of 2023 - 19:25

Catalan Parliament strips Laura Borràs of her seat and the bidding for a new speaker begins

Catalan Parliament strips Laura Borràs of her seat and the bidding for a new speaker begins

ERC looks to Junts for a pro-independence candidate for the vote on June 9th, while the PSC and Comuns present alternatives

El Nacional

Friday, 2 of june of 2023 - 13:37

Supreme Court rejects appeal to urgently suspend the withdrawl of Laura Borràs's seat

Supreme Court rejects appeal to urgently suspend the withdrawl of Laura Borràs's seat

The court believes that the appeal by the Catalan politician does not offer "any argument" to justify the exceptional measure

Jaume Vich

Monday, 8 of may of 2023 - 18:08

Spanish electoral body strips Laura Borràs of her MP seat, rejecting appeals

Spanish electoral body strips Laura Borràs of her MP seat, rejecting appeals

The electoral body applies "subsequent ineligibility" and disqualifies Borràs as a Catalan deputy

Jaume Vich

Wednesday, 3 of may of 2023 - 23:37

Catalan Parliament to defend Laura Borràs's seat until she has a final sentence

Catalan Parliament to defend Laura Borràs's seat until she has a final sentence

ERC, Junts and CUP vote together on Bureau to defend Borràs's seat until appeals process is complete, while PSC votes against

Pedro Ruiz

Tuesday, 18 of april of 2023 - 18:53

Electoral body gives Catalan Parliament 10 days to decide if it will withdraw Borràs's seat

Electoral body gives Catalan Parliament 10 days to decide if it will withdraw Borràs's seat

Spanish electoral commission gives Alba Vergés time to clarify what actions she must take in relation to Laura Borràs

Jaume Vich

Thursday, 13 of april of 2023 - 18:58

Laura Borràs, the closing of the file

Laura Borràs, the closing of the file

José Antich

Wednesday, 12 of april of 2023 - 23:53

Pere Aragonès accuses Borràs of contaminating Catalan independence cause with corruption

Pere Aragonès accuses Borràs of contaminating Catalan independence cause with corruption

The Catalan president criticizes Borràs for employing the status of Parliament in his defence strategy

Nura Portella

Thursday, 6 of april of 2023 - 20:54

Catalans don't trust their politicians

Catalans don't trust their politicians

José Antich

Thursday, 6 of april of 2023 - 15:06

The Central Electoral Commission, scourge of the Catalan independence movement

The Central Electoral Commission, scourge of the Catalan independence movement

The precedents of Torra and Juvillà make it likely that the JEC will order Laura Borràs' seat to be withdrawn

Jaume Vich

Wednesday, 5 of april of 2023 - 22:27

Pincer action by the PSC and ERC to oust Borràs

Pincer action by the PSC and ERC to oust Borràs

José Antich

Wednesday, 5 of april of 2023 - 17:06

Catalan government pressures parliamentary groups to resolve speaker question

Catalan government pressures parliamentary groups to resolve speaker question

Laura Borràs, suspended from speaker role since July and now convicted, asserts her innocence and has not resigned

Pedro Ruiz

Tuesday, 4 of april of 2023 - 20:06

What comes after the Laura Borràs sentence?

What comes after the Laura Borràs sentence?

José Antich

Friday, 31 of march of 2023 - 16:43

The Laura Borràs sentence: why do courts demand pardons?

The Laura Borràs sentence: why do courts demand pardons?

Court's ruling signals that government should stop Borràs going to jail, although it could have reduced her sentence itself

Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 31 of march of 2023 - 11:20

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Pere Aragonès: "The sentence against Borràs has no relation with political repression"

Pere Aragonès: "The sentence against Borràs has no relation with political repression"

Catalan president stresses the need to protect Parliament and calls on Borràs to not use the independence process as a shield

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 30 of march of 2023 - 21:17

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At doors of Catalan Parliament, Laura Borràs declares her innocence after "aberrant" sentence

At doors of Catalan Parliament, Laura Borràs declares her innocence after "aberrant" sentence

Pedro Ruiz

Thursday, 30 of march of 2023 - 19:07

Laura Borràs sentenced to 4 and a half years' jail and a 13 year ban from office

Laura Borràs sentenced to 4 and a half years' jail and a 13 year ban from office

Sentencing court proposes to Spanish government that Borràs be pardoned from the prison term, which is "disproportionate"

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 30 of march of 2023 - 14:27

The cul-de-sac of Laura Borràs

The cul-de-sac of Laura Borràs

José Antich

Thursday, 2 of march of 2023 - 17:47

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Borràs was the target of a "Let's go get her", asserts lawyer Boye in tense final session

Borràs was the target of a "Let's go get her", asserts lawyer Boye in tense final session

Sparks fly as judge Barrientos limits Borràs's final comments and accuses Boye of "confronting" the prosecutor

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 1 of march of 2023 - 19:47

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Borràs tells court that she did nothing illegal at the Institute of Catalan Letters

Borràs tells court that she did nothing illegal at the Institute of Catalan Letters

Junts leader states that the contracts had the approval of the Catalan government's accounting auditor

Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 28 of february of 2023 - 10:15

Borràs testifies at trial: counters key witness and brings up a 'phantom' report

Borràs testifies at trial: counters key witness and brings up a 'phantom' report

Catalan politician rebuts ILC witness and raises an unseen expert report as split contracts trial reaches its penultimate day

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 27 of february of 2023 - 21:55

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The Laura Borràs trial arrives at its great enigma: who made the body disappear?

The Laura Borràs trial arrives at its great enigma: who made the body disappear?

The web portal at the heart of the case, designed by Herrero at Borràs's commission, disappeared after the Mossos' search

Marta Lasalas

Thursday, 23 of february of 2023 - 19:39

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A key witness impacts on Borràs's defence and Boye clashes with Barrientos

A key witness impacts on Borràs's defence and Boye clashes with Barrientos

Boye protests that presiding judge is making asking questions "impossible" and judge replies: it's the way you are asking

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 22 of february of 2023 - 22:24

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Judge makes sparks fly in Borràs trial while defence invokes Camarón de la Isla

Judge makes sparks fly in Borràs trial while defence invokes Camarón de la Isla

Court president Barrientos stars in disputes with both defence and prosecution as first witnesses appear

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 21 of february of 2023 - 18:49

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Borràs asserts innocence in contracts case as the other defendants incriminate her

Borràs asserts innocence in contracts case as the other defendants incriminate her

Suspended Catalan parliamentary speaker is accused by the other two defendants, who had reached accords with the prosecutor

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 20 of february of 2023 - 20:26

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Despite Boye's claims of persecution by the prosecutor, judge won't suspend Borràs trial

Despite Boye's claims of persecution by the prosecutor, judge won't suspend Borràs trial

However, court allows Laura Borràs to testify last to guarantee her rights, as her co-defendants may testify against her

Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 14 of february of 2023 - 19:20

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Borràs's lawyers call for suspension of trial: "There are defences that are prosecutions"

Borràs's lawyers call for suspension of trial: "There are defences that are prosecutions"

Trial of Junts leader Laura Borràs over contract irregularities begins with her lawyers claiming procedural irregularities

Mayte Piulachs

Friday, 10 of february of 2023 - 20:23

Boye asks court to protect Laura Borràs's rights after fellow defendants' prosecution deals

Boye asks court to protect Laura Borràs's rights after fellow defendants' prosecution deals

Lawyer of Junts president asserts that he must interrogate last in irregular contracts case which opens on Friday

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 9 of february of 2023 - 20:03

IT expert accused in Laura Borràs case seeks a deal: incriminate her and avoid prison

IT expert accused in Laura Borràs case seeks a deal: incriminate her and avoid prison

Isaías Herrero, to whom Borràs awarded the Institute of Catalan Letters contracts, seeks to avoid a prison sentence

Mayte Piulachs

Tuesday, 7 of february of 2023 - 20:45

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ERC won't support Borràs as trial opens: "We can't trivialize corruption cases"

ERC won't support Borràs as trial opens: "We can't trivialize corruption cases"

ERC's Marta Vilalta says that the Junts leader's case "has nothing to do with the 1-O", but with administrative "malpractice"

Nicolas Tomás

Monday, 6 of february of 2023 - 20:53

Catalan High Court discards removing judge Barrientos from Laura Borràs case

Catalan High Court discards removing judge Barrientos from Laura Borràs case

Court claims that suspended speaker Borràs has not provided any data showing the lack of impartiality of the presiding judge

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 1 of december of 2022 - 21:32

Laura Borràs to challenge judge Barrientos, designated to preside over ILC trial

Laura Borràs to challenge judge Barrientos, designated to preside over ILC trial

Suspended parliamentary speaker will seek recusal of Jesús María Barrientos, president of the TSJC court, in contracts case

Alba Solé Ingla

Thursday, 17 of november of 2022 - 21:29

President of Catalan High Court is to take charge of trial of Laura Borràs

President of Catalan High Court is to take charge of trial of Laura Borràs

Jesús Maria Barrientos will draft the judgment on parliamentary speaker Borràs in case of alleged irregular contracts

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 14 of november of 2022 - 19:12

Defence's expert report in Laura Borràs case casts doubt on incriminating emails

Defence's expert report in Laura Borràs case casts doubt on incriminating emails

Prosecution responds by attempting to block the report author: convicted of a far-right murder in 1980, now an IT expert

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 10 of november of 2022 - 21:34

Borràs under threat: Dalmases, her protector, resigns

Borràs under threat: Dalmases, her protector, resigns

José Antich

Wednesday, 26 of october of 2022 - 17:34