Convergence and Union
Spain PM holds first talks with Catalan pro-secession leader
Catalonia's new separatist leader presented his demand for an independence referendum during his first meeting April 20 with acting Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, who rejected it as an unacceptable option for the region that accounts for nearly a fifth of Spain's economic output.
Catalan vote pressures Spain ahead of general election
Catalan separatists dealt a bitter blow to Spain's government by winning control of their regional parliament, sparking uncertainty and political manoeuvring Sept. 28, three months ahead of a general election.
Pro-Independence Parties Gain Most Seats in Catalonia Vote
Parties backing the breakaway of Catalonia from Spain have secured a majority in the province's regional Parliament at the elections held Sunday, results show.
A clear majority of 72 seats (in a regional parliament of 135 seats) will be controlled by parties backing a move by Catalonia to break away from Spain by the beginning of 2017.
Catalonia poised to call early election as proxy independence vote
Catalonia is poised to call on August 3 an early regional election that will serve as a proxy vote on independence from the rest of Spain, raising tensions with the central government in Madrid.
Catalan independence hopes high in symbolic vote on split from Spain
Hundreds of thousands of Catalans are expected to back independence from Spain on Nov. 9 in a symbolic referendum on secession that they hope will propel the issue further despite opposition from Madrid.