Rebalancing since crisis has led to more sustainable and broader-based growth

Statement paves way for Basque group’s final dissolution next month

Though small compared to France and Italy sector is growing at twice the global average

Scandal dogs Popular party as Catalan crisis further drains support

German court might yet send Puigdemont home over embezzlement allegation

Spanish court accuses head of regional force of role in independence push

World’s biggest retailer steps up effort to adapt to accelerating shift online

The Catalan question dominates the front-pages in the EU’s largest member state

Extradition case against deposed leader to be heard in north German court

Criminals’ tactics involved “jackpotting”, or ordering ATMs to spit out cash at set times

Thousands of demonstrators gather in Barcelona to protest at arrest of politician

Spanish supreme court increases legal pressure on region’s separatists

Mainstream candidate Jordi Turull denied victory by rebellion of small radical party

Groups create partnership to compete internationally as bidding war for toll road operator ends

Zara owner reports jump in online revenues but profitability falls to decade-low

Groups look to combine forces in potential €19bn takeover

Rajoy’s attempt to impose order on region risks damaging his party at the polls

Foreign minister calls for joint management of airport and deal this year