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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
Opinion finds no need for MEPs to have sworn oath on Spain’s constitution
Mainstream party leaders and Catalan separatists share the blame for far-right surge
Pedro Sánchez’s party wins most seats but falls short of a majority
The country will hold a fourth election in as many years. Polls suggest the impasse could continue
Increase highlights challenge facing caretaker premier ahead of November 10 vote
Spanish leader faces opposition calls for tougher line on separatist demonstrations
Protests after jailing of politicians at risk of spiralling amid lack of dialogue
Third night of clashes sees police in Barcelona attacked with stones and acid
As separatists take to the streets in outrage over jailed leaders, Madrid tries to ease tensions
Political reconciliation is needed in Spain, even if secessionists’ trial was legitimate
Defendants sentenced to up to 13 years for sedition and other offences
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