Spanish Judge Seeks Treason Charges Against Catalan Separatist Chief Bridget Ryder June 24, 2024 The investigation has found strong evidence that Russia helped finance Puigdemont’s 2017 independence bid.
Separatists Lose Majority in Catalan Elections Bridget Ryder May 13, 2024 Pro-Spain Socialists will still struggle to govern the region.
Exiled Former Catalan Leader Says Party Close to Victory Nick Hallett April 17, 2024 Carles Puigdemont will likely push Spain’s government to allow another independence referendum if he returns as leader of the region.
Spain: Catalan Separatist Leader Pledges To “Complete” Independence Process Bridget Ryder March 25, 2024 Puigdemont will run for regional elections and says Catalonia has a “historic opportunity” to secede from Spain.
Spanish Congress Approves Blanket Amnesty for Catalan Separatists Bridget Ryder March 14, 2024 “Sánchez has sold the sovereignty of the Spanish,” VOX leader Abascal said of deal that would pardon any crimes committed in connection with illegal 2017 referendum.
“Support for Catalonian separatism became the Kremlin’s official narrative”: An Interview with Nicolás de Pedro Álvaro Peñas March 8, 2024 Moscow understands that to destabilise Spain is to destabilise the EU and NATO.
Spain Amnesties Catalan Separatists, Including for Violent Crimes Carlos Perona Calvete March 7, 2024 Government choice to not go through normal parliamentary channels signals desperation to keep coalition together
Spain: New Amnesty Deal With Catalan Separatists Nears Completion Bridget Ryder March 5, 2024 The text will go to parliament in mid-March.
Spanish Prosecutors Rebel Against Political Interference in Terrorism Cases Bridget Ryder February 7, 2024 Court rejected controversial report finding no evidence to accuse the Catalan separatist leader MEP Carles Puigdemont
Spanish Parliament Rejects Amnesty Bill for Catalan Separatists Bridget Ryder January 31, 2024 The controversial bill is not dead, however, and will likely return for another vote.
