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Spanish electoral commission leaves Toni Comín without MEP credentials

Spanish electoral commission leaves Toni Comín without MEP credentials

Spanish body again ignores EU jurisprudence and won't recognize Toni Comín as an MEP unless he swears on the constitution

Martí Odriozola i Marcé / Abel Degà

Monday, 1 of july of 2024 - 22:58

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

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

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 31 of may of 2024 - 22:30

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

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 24 of may of 2024 - 20:23

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EU chamber should have declared Puigdemont and Comín to be MEPs in 2019, asserts advocate general

EU chamber should have declared Puigdemont and Comín to be MEPs in 2019, asserts advocate general

Court of Justice lawyer proposes that judges annul earlier General Court ruling which backed the Parliament over Puigdemont

Mayte Piulachs

Thursday, 11 of april of 2024 - 20:01

Spain's Constitutional Court had no "legal coverage" to reject Puigdemont appeal, say prosecutors

Spain's Constitutional Court had no "legal coverage" to reject Puigdemont appeal, say prosecutors

Two constitutional judges from the conservative bloc rejected an appeal by the two exiled Catalan MEPs

Mayte Piulachs

Monday, 4 of september of 2023 - 20:49

Spanish minister Robles criticises Constitutional Court for handling of Puigdemont appeal

Spanish minister Robles criticises Constitutional Court for handling of Puigdemont appeal

Margarita Robles did not hesitate to criticise the three-judge chamber for the way it rejected Puigdemont and Comín's appeal

Jaume Vich

Thursday, 10 of august of 2023 - 21:10

Crude manoeuvre against Puigdemont in the Constitutional Court

Crude manoeuvre against Puigdemont in the Constitutional Court

José Antich

Thursday, 10 of august of 2023 - 17:29

Prosecutors to appeal after Spanish Constitutional Court's "holiday chamber" rules against Puigdemont

Prosecutors to appeal after Spanish Constitutional Court's "holiday chamber" rules against Puigdemont

Prosecutors argue that "there is no urgency" and will force the full court to consider the Catalan MEPs' appeal in September

Marta Sánchez Iranzo / Jaume Vich

Wednesday, 9 of august of 2023 - 18:07

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

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

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 backs Llarena's request to lift immunity of Puigdemont and Comín

Constitutional Court backs Llarena's request to lift immunity of Puigdemont and Comín

The Spanish judges reject Catalan MEPs' appeal as the request is already granted and the case is now with the EU courts

Mayte Piulachs

Wednesday, 30 of november of 2022 - 21:03

Constitutional Court rejects Catalan exiles' appeal but again admits their MEP status

Constitutional Court rejects Catalan exiles' appeal but again admits their MEP status

Appeal by Puigdemont and Comín against decision of JEC was rejected precisely because they are now MEPs

Joan Antoni Guerrero Vall

Tuesday, 29 of november of 2022 - 21:39

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

Appeal ruling by Spain's Constitutional Court affirms that Puigdemont and Comín are MEPs

Appeal ruling by Spain's Constitutional Court affirms that Puigdemont and Comín are MEPs

Constitutional judges back the Catalans' MEP status in appeal, shortly after the Spanish electoral commission raised doubts

Mayte Piulachs / Berto Sagrera

Tuesday, 15 of november of 2022 - 19:30

Junts plans to put spotlight on Catalonia situation during Spain's EU presidency

Junts plans to put spotlight on Catalonia situation during Spain's EU presidency

MEP Toni Comín says that his party will use Spain's EU presidency in 2023 to expose the democratic breaches over Catalonia

Marta Lasalas

Monday, 7 of november of 2022 - 22:02

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

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

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Catalan pro-independence MEPs refute "immoral" claims in bitter EU debate on Putin

Catalan pro-independence MEPs refute "immoral" claims in bitter EU debate on Putin

Toni Comín notes that "some MEPs are taking advantage of deaths in Ukraine to legitimize their obsessions over Catalonia"

Marta Lasalas

Wednesday, 6 of april of 2022 - 20:20

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Boye: "It's gone on long enough, this persecution for having called a referendum"

Boye: "It's gone on long enough, this persecution for having called a referendum"

At EU Court of Justice hearing, lawyer warns that Puigdemont and his Catalan colleagues "have no guarantee of a fair trial"

Marta Lasalas, special correspondent

Tuesday, 5 of april of 2022 - 19:57

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PP chairperson interrupts as MEPs try to speak Catalan in European Parliament

PP chairperson interrupts as MEPs try to speak Catalan in European Parliament

European Commission refuses to endorse arguments of pressure group that backs Spanish language in Catalan schools

Lluís Bou

Monday, 7 of february of 2022 - 21:33

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Boye predicts "domino effect" will follow when EU court ratifies Puigdemont's seat

Boye predicts "domino effect" will follow when EU court ratifies Puigdemont's seat

EU General Court holds hearing on Catalan MEPs' complaint against European Parliament's initial denial of seats

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 21 of january of 2022 - 20:42

EU court gives warning to Spanish judge: Carles Puigdemont can't be arrested

EU court gives warning to Spanish judge: Carles Puigdemont can't be arrested

Marta Lasalas

Friday, 26 of november of 2021 - 19:11

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Comín alerts the EU: "Inaction against Spain legitimizes Poland's challenge"

Comín alerts the EU: "Inaction against Spain legitimizes Poland's challenge"

Alba Solé Ingla

Wednesday, 20 of october of 2021 - 21:17

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Comín pressures for EU to suspend funds to Spain to tame its rogue judges

Comín pressures for EU to suspend funds to Spain to tame its rogue judges

Lluís Bou

Thursday, 7 of october of 2021 - 19:39

Catalan trio invite MEPs to consider implications of Council of Europe report

Catalan trio invite MEPs to consider implications of Council of Europe report

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 22 of june of 2021 - 20:13

Puigdemont, another goal in Europe

Puigdemont, another goal in Europe

José Antich

Thursday, 3 of june of 2021 - 18:08

Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí to appeal their immunity before EU General Court

Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí to appeal their immunity before EU General Court

Gemma Liñán

Thursday, 20 of may of 2021 - 22:26

The Catalan case fractures the European Parliament

The Catalan case fractures the European Parliament

José Antich

Wednesday, 10 of march of 2021 - 16:31

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Immunity vote reveals broad criticism of Spanish repression from around Europe

Immunity vote reveals broad criticism of Spanish repression from around Europe

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 9 of march of 2021 - 21:31

58% of MEPs vote to lift immunity of Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí

58% of MEPs vote to lift immunity of Puigdemont, Comín and Ponsatí

Marta Lasalas

Tuesday, 9 of march of 2021 - 10:30