Protests follow leaders pledge for more talks to calm tension between Madrid and the region
Spain’s PM struggling to temper secessionist demands as cabinet meets in Barcelona
Region’s former leader criticises Sánchez and fears climate for dialogue is deteriorating
Pedro Sánchez ready to deploy national police to the region ‘to guarantee security’
Post-dictatorship constitution under attack from far-right and separatists
Spanish prosecutors call for long prison sentences on charges including rebellion
Dire predictions over impact have so far proved overstated, companies report
National differences render co-operation at the EU level extremely difficult
Prime minister’s proposal comes as Madrid attempts to improve relations with Barcelona
An expert and timely account looks at the threats posed by pro-independence sentiment
New prime minister says solving independence crisis will be a long-term challenge
Decision leaves Puigdemont and secessionists free to travel across EU
More autonomy in a reformed Spain is the most sensible way forward
One of the world’s least nationalist nations finds someone worth cheering on
Pedro Sánchez and Joaquim Torra seek to repair damage from Catalonia independence push
Josep Borrell says Madrid is losing the communications battle with Catalonia
The crisis over independence has turned the tourist destination into a place of secrets and suspicion
Restive region is new PM’s ‘weakest spot’ with potential to create serious problems
No-confidence vote set to oust prime minister with Pedro Sánchez the likely successor
Escalation of Basque village bar fight fuels allegations of interference
German judges signal ex-Catalan leader could be handed over for alleged misuse of public funds
Spanish PM considers withholding autonomy in dispute over choice of Catalan cabinet
Torra says he is ‘caretaker’ and Puigdemont the region’s real chief
New regional head risks reigniting Madrid tensions with call for independent republic
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