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The tide of separatism appears to be receding, but history shows that Europe’s state system isn’t fixed in stone
Coalition partner quits amid anger that president is not doing enough to gain independence from Spain
Junior coalition partner punts decision to members after vice-president sacked by regional chief Pere Aragonès
Carles Puigdemont to appear before court in Sardinia next month after Spanish legal request
Demand to repay €5.4m in regional funds alleged to have been used to promote independence
Pedro Sánchez has stirred a rightwing outcry with his olive branch to jailed separatists
Spanish prime minister’s decision to pardon separatists paves way for progress, analysts say
Pedro Sánchez is right to seek a way out of political paralysis and social division
Pedro Sánchez says decision will pave way for reconciliation despite strong opposition to move
Supreme court opinion comes as Sánchez government signals possible move
Move by capital’s leader to dissolve assembly underscores divisions among Spain’s centre-right
European Parliament lifts immunity of Catalan leader who faces trial over independence push
‘People can feel Scottish and British, even Irish and British, as long as they are left in peace to muddy their identities’
Pro-independence camp comes out on top despite Socialists winning most single-party votes
Pro-independence politicians look north for strategy ahead of Sunday’s regional polls
Unanimous verdict against Quim Torra is set to bring forward elections in divided region
Constitutional compromises are under pressure and the state structures need reform
Independence movements are on the offensive but suffer from disunity
Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez will hope election brings gains for more moderate separatist force
Quim Torra defiant ahead of crucial votes on forming new Madrid government
Deal with Socialists should give Sánchez breathing space to take power
Catalan politicians secure new legal victory at European Court of Justice
Verdict adds to difficulties facing Spanish caretaker prime minister Pedro Sánchez
Tension high as caretaker prime minister seeks Catalan help to end electoral impasse
Centrists have paid heavily for missing a historic opportunity in April
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