US Senate addresses Russian interference in Catalonia on social media
Intelligence Committee questions Twitter, Facebook and Google on Moscow’s agitation in favor of secessionism
Serious offenses
While the incarceration of former members of the Catalan government may cause political problems, the justice system has an obligation to act
Sacked Catalan leader attacks “runaway fury” of the Spanish state
Speaking from Belgium, Puigdemont criticizes judge’s decision to place his ministers in pre-trial custody
What happens now that Puigdemont has refused to appear in court?
European Arrest Warrant could be issued for former regional premier of Catalonia, currently in Brussels
“Daddy, why not stay at home if you can?”
It might be considered a beacon of forward thinking when it comes to the work-life balance, but Finland is still discussing how to encourage men to take advantage of their paternity leave
Catalan crisis underscores divide within Podemos
Three years after its creation, founding members have dropped out of the front lines
An X-ray of Puigdemont’s speech in Brussels
EL PAÍS analyzes the contradictions in the former premier’s appearance on Tuesday
Jacki: a dog with a mission
During recent fires that devastated parts of Galicia, one local worked around the clock to bury victims
Catalan separatists accept new election as “plebiscite” on Article 155
Ciudadanos unsuccessful at crafting preliminary deal bringing together unionist parties in the region
As it happened | Puigdemont from Brussels: “I’m not here to request asylum”
Ex-Catalan premier holds press conference, says he will not return to Spain until he has “guarantees”
Ousted Catalan premier to explain trip to Brussels at 12.30pm today
Reports suggest that Carles Puigdemont and five of his ex-ministers are in Belgium to seek asylum, something that could trigger a crisis in a coalition of liberals and Flemish nationalists
Puigdemont hires Belgian lawyer who defended ETA members
Paul Bekaert has also advised suspects from regions with territorial disputes, including Kurdish terrorist Fehriye Erdal
Europe, believe Hezbollah – it’s exactly the terror organization it says it is
Hezbollah itself confirms over and over again that it is a terrorist organization through assassinations, bombings, and rocket attacks
Romanians keep their faith in Europe
In a region marked by strong Euroskepticism, Romanian society maintains its trust in the EU as a framework for a better future
Never again
After the intervention of the central government, Catalan civil society has got back its voice, its streets and its institutions
Hundreds of thousands take to streets in defense of Spanish unity
Politicians from Socialist Party, Popular Party and Ciudadanos all present at demonstration in Barcelona, at which “We are all Catalonia” was chosen slogan
Catalonia: The end of the “process”
The restoration of legality via the application of Article 155 gives a breath of fresh air to an exhausted society
Trapped in the clichés of Spain
The crisis in Catalonia has demonstrated that the Iberian stereotypes persist in foreign media outlets
Ex-Catalan premier refuses to accept removal from role by central government
Speaking via a recorded message broadcast on regional channel TV-3, Carles Puigdemont calls on citizens to put up “democratic opposition” to Article 155
The 1978 system
We are currently faced with the most serious threat to our democracy since the Spanish Constitution was approved, writes EL PAÍS chairman Juan Luis Cebrián
Catalonia: Democracy will prevail
The regional elections that have been called by Prime Minister Rajoy will return the voice to the Catalan people that has been denied by regional premier Puigdemont
Spanish PM removes Catalan regional premier from post, calls December 21 polls
Under Article 155, the government will sack all regional ministers, as well as the regional police director and chief. Central ministries in Madrid will take control of relevant departments
As it happened | Spanish PM dissolves Catalan parliament, calls elections
Catch up on our live blog of another extraordinary day in Spanish politics, as Senate greenlights application of emergency measures under Article 155 of the Constitution, paving way for suspension of self-rule in region
Orwell and Catalan doublespeak
Far from being a state clinging on to a Francoist past, Spaniards and Catalans love democracy
“We have outsourced the responsibility for feeding ourselves”
UN’s José Graziano da Silva backs strong public intervention to ensure adequate nutrition for everyone
Catalonia, Quebec or Scotland: who has the most power?
A comparative study shows Catalonia is among the world’s most devolved regions
Catalonia: chaos and confusion
The situation that has been created by Puigdemont point to, ultimately, the existing divisions within his own ranks