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Spain's PSOE and PP will fast-track law changes after deal ends 5-year deadlock in judicial power

Spain's PSOE and PP will fast-track law changes after deal ends 5-year deadlock in judicial power

The 20 new members of the judicial council are already decided by the two parties, who will now take legislative urgency

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Wednesday, 26 of june of 2024 - 21:31

Spain's amnesty law comes into force: text is officially published and now the judges' game begins

Spain's amnesty law comes into force: text is officially published and now the judges' game begins

Law to end Catalan independence process cases is published in official Spanish gazette 12 days after Congress approved it

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Tuesday, 11 of june of 2024 - 13:17

The week of the amnesty and a few other things

The week of the amnesty and a few other things

José Antich

Monday, 27 of may of 2024 - 17:20

Sánchez's numbers don't add up

Sánchez's numbers don't add up

José Antich

Friday, 24 of may of 2024 - 17:35

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Míriam Nogueras warns Pedro Sánchez that the Catalan election results could "turn against him"

Míriam Nogueras warns Pedro Sánchez that the Catalan election results could "turn against him"

Nogueras accuses Sánchez of never reflecting on the "serious democratic anomaly" of Spain's repression of independentism

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Wednesday, 22 of may of 2024 - 23:14

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Spain is to officially recognize the state of Palestine on May 28th

Spain is to officially recognize the state of Palestine on May 28th

On Tuesday, May 28th, Spain, along with Ireland and Norway, will officially recognize the state of Palestine

Abel Degà

Wednesday, 22 of may of 2024 - 20:35

Spanish Congress sets May 30th as date for definitive vote on amnesty law

Spanish Congress sets May 30th as date for definitive vote on amnesty law

Congress's parties board confirms that on Thursday, May 30th, the amnesty legislation will be voted on definitively

Abel Degà

Tuesday, 21 of may of 2024 - 21:45

Puigdemont suggests a confidence motion to Sánchez to show that his move is not "tactical"

Puigdemont suggests a confidence motion to Sánchez to show that his move is not "tactical"

The Catalan leader says he "knows well" about having one's family targeted, and suggests that the PM "clarify" doubts

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Wednesday, 24 of april of 2024 - 23:23

Spanish Congress denounces "clear interference" from PP-led Senate, warring against amnesty bill

Spanish Congress denounces "clear interference" from PP-led Senate, warring against amnesty bill

Report by Congress's lawyers defends its action and maintains that Senate's quest for a constitutional conflict is not valid

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Monday, 15 of april of 2024 - 18:52

Bill to regularize 500,000 migrants in Spain, admitted to Congress with votes of Junts and ERC

Bill to regularize 500,000 migrants in Spain, admitted to Congress with votes of Junts and ERC

Popular legislative initiative proposed by 'Regularización Ya' movement passes its first test in Congress

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Tuesday, 9 of april of 2024 - 21:21

ERC and Junts now demand explanations from Salvador Illa for Koldo case

ERC and Junts now demand explanations from Salvador Illa for Koldo case

ERC notes that Illa was health minister during the pandemic, "when there was not enough control and people got rich"

Abel Degà

Wednesday, 20 of march of 2024 - 22:39

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Spain's PP sets a course for institutional collision between Senate and Congress over amnesty bill

Spain's PP sets a course for institutional collision between Senate and Congress over amnesty bill

The PP intensifies its offensive against the amnesty, pursuing the issue as a conflict between Spanish constitutional organs

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Tuesday, 19 of march of 2024 - 22:45

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Spanish Congress passes Catalan amnesty bill and sends it to the upper house

Spanish Congress passes Catalan amnesty bill and sends it to the upper house

Spanish law to "return political matters to politics" will now face the Senate, which can delay but not block it

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Thursday, 14 of march of 2024 - 22:46

The fourth phase

The fourth phase

José Antich

Friday, 8 of march of 2024 - 18:14

Puigdemont, on amnesty: "We need to negotiate piece by piece, from a budget to self-determination"

Puigdemont, on amnesty: "We need to negotiate piece by piece, from a budget to self-determination"

President-in-exile recalls that the aim of the amnesty is to be able to negotiate with the Spanish government on equal terms

Berto Sagrera

Thursday, 7 of march of 2024 - 23:04

Sánchez gives in and broadens the amnesty

Sánchez gives in and broadens the amnesty

José Antich

Thursday, 7 of march of 2024 - 17:29

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The PSOE, Junts and ERC reach a definitive agreement to pass Spain's amnesty law

The PSOE, Junts and ERC reach a definitive agreement to pass Spain's amnesty law

Independentists and Socialists have agreed on a law that "covers all those linked to the Catalan independence process"

Martí Odriozola i Marcé / Abel Degà

Wednesday, 6 of march of 2024 - 21:15

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PSOE, convinced that with Junts it will pass an amnesty law excluding terrorism and high treason

PSOE, convinced that with Junts it will pass an amnesty law excluding terrorism and high treason

Socialists says they "continue talking" with Junts on Catalan amnesty, to be reconsidered by a Congress committee on Thursday

Abel Degà

Monday, 4 of march of 2024 - 18:45

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Ábalos breaks with PSOE over Koldo case and will be an MP outside the party to "restore his honour"

Ábalos breaks with PSOE over Koldo case and will be an MP outside the party to "restore his honour"

The former minister argues that his resignation "would be interpreted as a sign of guilt" which he does not assume

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Tuesday, 27 of february of 2024 - 20:00

The challenge of Ábalos

The challenge of Ábalos

José Antich

Tuesday, 27 of february of 2024 - 18:04

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Besieged over Koldo affair, ex-PSOE minister Ábalos leaves committee role but remains as an MP

Besieged over Koldo affair, ex-PSOE minister Ábalos leaves committee role but remains as an MP

Socialists are ready for a scenario in which José Luis Ábalos might refuse to leave his seat over former advisor's arrest

Abel Degà

Monday, 26 of february of 2024 - 22:16

Puigdemont explains reasons for the Junts 'no' to the amnesty bill: "It has important failings"

Puigdemont explains reasons for the Junts 'no' to the amnesty bill: "It has important failings"

Catalan president-in-exile asserts that Junts seeks to make "a more solid law", "without so many loopholes"

Quim Riera Guitart

Tuesday, 30 of january of 2024 - 21:38

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Junts halts the Catalan amnesty bill in Congress, leaving the PSOE to renegotiate

Junts halts the Catalan amnesty bill in Congress, leaving the PSOE to renegotiate

Together for Catalonia rejects the current wording, opens a scenario full of uncertainty and gains fifteen days to negotiate

Martí Odriozola i Marcé / Abel Degà

Tuesday, 30 of january of 2024 - 19:52

The siege of the amnesty

The siege of the amnesty

José Antich

Tuesday, 30 of january of 2024 - 17:58

Junts keeps all options open ahead of Spanish Congress's final vote on amnesty bill

Junts keeps all options open ahead of Spanish Congress's final vote on amnesty bill

Puigdemont's party does not rule out voting against the bill, which would return it to Congress's justice committee

Monday, 29 of january of 2024 - 19:08

Junts, ERC and PSOE agree on terrorism amendment in amnesty bill to protect Tsunami and CDRs

Junts, ERC and PSOE agree on terrorism amendment in amnesty bill to protect Tsunami and CDRs

Texts acceptable to all 3 parties have been reached on amnesty bill issues which had been stumbling blocks

Abel Degà

Tuesday, 23 of january of 2024 - 19:40

What does the Junts-PSOE deal imply for the delegation of immigration matters to Catalonia?

What does the Junts-PSOE deal imply for the delegation of immigration matters to Catalonia?

Delegation of immigration powers to Catalonia can occur under Article 150.2 of the Constitution and will require a new law

Pedro Ruiz

Thursday, 11 of january of 2024 - 20:07

Support at the last minute

Support at the last minute

José Antich

Thursday, 11 of january of 2024 - 18:20

Podemos provokes the defeat of the Spanish government decree promoted by Yolanda Díaz

Podemos provokes the defeat of the Spanish government decree promoted by Yolanda Díaz

The alt left party rejected the decree on unemployment benefits, but agreed with the PSOE to help pass the other two texts

Abel Degà

Wednesday, 10 of january of 2024 - 22:11

Junts's deal with the PSOE: protect amnesty, devolve immigration, tax transparency

Junts's deal with the PSOE: protect amnesty, devolve immigration, tax transparency

Deal with the PSOE also includes a law change to facilitate the return of firms who changed business addresses in 2017

Pedro Ruiz

Wednesday, 10 of january of 2024 - 21:22

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Sánchez obtains last minute backing from Junts for decree laws

Sánchez obtains last minute backing from Junts for decree laws

The pro-independence party avoids voting on the 3 decree-laws, allowing two to pass, while the 'no' from Podemos defeats one

Abel Degà

Wednesday, 10 of january of 2024 - 19:45

Stress test for the PSOE and Junts

Stress test for the PSOE and Junts

José Antich

Tuesday, 9 of january of 2024 - 17:25

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First clash between PSOE and Junts obliges Sánchez to look to the PP for support

First clash between PSOE and Junts obliges Sánchez to look to the PP for support

As it stands, Junts and Podemos, as well as the PP, are set to oppose the PSOE's three decree laws, endangering their passage

Abel Degà

Monday, 8 of january of 2024 - 22:18

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Head of Spanish judicial power Guilarte threatens action after Nogueras names "indecent" figures

Head of Spanish judicial power Guilarte threatens action after Nogueras names "indecent" figures

Supreme Court also condemns Junts MP's naming of judges and Civil Guard officers who "twisted the law and people's rights"

Abel Degà

Wednesday, 13 of december of 2023 - 23:03

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ERC and Junts tell Congress that the amnesty is the starting point for a Catalan referendum

ERC and Junts tell Congress that the amnesty is the starting point for a Catalan referendum

As Spanish MPs begin to debate the amnesty bill, ERC and Junts see a "window of opportunity, 300 years later"

Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Tuesday, 12 of december of 2023 - 21:52

Sumar's implosion and Podemos's revenge

Sumar's implosion and Podemos's revenge

José Antich

Thursday, 7 of december of 2023 - 16:56

Rupture on the Spanish left: Podemos breaks with Sumar in Congress

Rupture on the Spanish left: Podemos breaks with Sumar in Congress

The relationship between Sumar and Podemos, never smooth, had been deteriorating since the general election in July

Quim Riera Guitart / Martí Odriozola i Marcé

Tuesday, 5 of december of 2023 - 22:49

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Felipe VI opens the legislature of the amnesty, appealing to Sánchez to guarantee Spain's "unity"

Felipe VI opens the legislature of the amnesty, appealing to Sánchez to guarantee Spain's "unity"

The Spanish king appeals to "democratic coexistence" and delivers a speech in praise of the Constitution

Abel Degà / Jaume Vich

Wednesday, 29 of november of 2023 - 21:11

PSOE and Sumar rule out asking for judicial reports on amnesty bill in face of PP offensive

PSOE and Sumar rule out asking for judicial reports on amnesty bill in face of PP offensive

The PP is exhausting the last opportunities to try and slow down the progress of the legislation

Jaume Vich

Tuesday, 28 of november of 2023 - 21:36

Junts and PNV open the way to investigate lawfare cases in the Spanish Congress

Junts and PNV open the way to investigate lawfare cases in the Spanish Congress

The 2 parties register requests to create congressional inquiries into Operation Catalonia and the 2017 terrorist attacks

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Friday, 17 of november of 2023 - 21:47