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Shifting Sands in Catalan Politics: From Secession to Housing
A recent meeting between Catalan president Puigdemont and Spanish socialist Illa in Brussels signals a significant shift in Catalan politics, moving away from the focus on secession towards more pressing issues like housing, as evidenced by recent polling data and political actions.
Shifting Sands in Catalan Politics: From Secession to Housing
A recent meeting between Catalan president Puigdemont and Spanish socialist Illa in Brussels signals a significant shift in Catalan politics, moving away from the focus on secession towards more pressing issues like housing, as evidenced by recent polling data and political actions.
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28% Bias Score
Illa's €252,945 Travel Spree to Bolster Catalan Economic Plan and Spanish Relations
Catalan President Salvador Illa spent €252,945.71 on 17 trips (August 2024-April 2025) to promote his economic plan and normalize relations with Spain, including 10 trips to Madrid, 4 international trips, and others to various Spanish cities. The data excludes recent trips and Asian tours.
Illa's €252,945 Travel Spree to Bolster Catalan Economic Plan and Spanish Relations
Catalan President Salvador Illa spent €252,945.71 on 17 trips (August 2024-April 2025) to promote his economic plan and normalize relations with Spain, including 10 trips to Madrid, 4 international trips, and others to various Spanish cities. The data excludes recent trips and Asian tours.
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56% Bias Score
Catalan Public Entities Cost €4.819 Billion Annually, Despite Spending Reduction Pledges
The Catalan regional government's 207 public entities cost €4.819 billion annually, with 200 directors earning €18.8 million, despite prior pledges to reduce spending, increasing from €4.334 billion in 2023, and raising concerns about political patronage.
Catalan Public Entities Cost €4.819 Billion Annually, Despite Spending Reduction Pledges
The Catalan regional government's 207 public entities cost €4.819 billion annually, with 200 directors earning €18.8 million, despite prior pledges to reduce spending, increasing from €4.334 billion in 2023, and raising concerns about political patronage.
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56% Bias Score
Puigdemont Criticizes Catalan Far-Right, Highlights Junts' Negotiating Power
Carles Puigdemont reappeared in France on Sunday, criticizing Aliança Catalana's policies and highlighting Junts' concessions from the PSOE, including Mossos d'Esquadra issuing IDs to foreigners, which is currently stalled by Podemos' opposition; this comes as Aliança Catalana gains support in recen...
Puigdemont Criticizes Catalan Far-Right, Highlights Junts' Negotiating Power
Carles Puigdemont reappeared in France on Sunday, criticizing Aliança Catalana's policies and highlighting Junts' concessions from the PSOE, including Mossos d'Esquadra issuing IDs to foreigners, which is currently stalled by Podemos' opposition; this comes as Aliança Catalana gains support in recen...
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44% Bias Score
Illa Faces Corruption Questions in Parlament, Emerges Unscathed
Catalan President Salvador Illa faced questioning in the Parlament about corruption allegations linked to mask procurement during the pandemic; despite initial concerns, the debate concluded with no significant consequences for Illa due to lack of evidence linking him to illegal activities, though h...
Illa Faces Corruption Questions in Parlament, Emerges Unscathed
Catalan President Salvador Illa faced questioning in the Parlament about corruption allegations linked to mask procurement during the pandemic; despite initial concerns, the debate concluded with no significant consequences for Illa due to lack of evidence linking him to illegal activities, though h...
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40% Bias Score
ERC threatens to withdraw budget support over revised Catalan financing model
Catalan pro-independence party ERC threatens to withdraw support for the budget unless the Spanish government revises their new financing model agreement, creating political instability in Catalonia and highlighting divisions within the independence movement.
ERC threatens to withdraw budget support over revised Catalan financing model
Catalan pro-independence party ERC threatens to withdraw support for the budget unless the Spanish government revises their new financing model agreement, creating political instability in Catalonia and highlighting divisions within the independence movement.
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64% Bias Score
Junts per Catalunya Internal Divisions Deepen Amidst Shifting Political Landscape
Jaume Giró, a prominent Junts per Catalunya leader, resigned, highlighting internal divisions over Puigdemont's leadership and strategy, particularly concerning the party's alliance with the PSOE and the rise of Aliança Catalana.
Junts per Catalunya Internal Divisions Deepen Amidst Shifting Political Landscape
Jaume Giró, a prominent Junts per Catalunya leader, resigned, highlighting internal divisions over Puigdemont's leadership and strategy, particularly concerning the party's alliance with the PSOE and the rise of Aliança Catalana.
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56% Bias Score
Catalan Nationalist-Populist Party Experiences Rapid Growth
Aliança Catalana, a Catalan pro-independence and Islamophobic party, has rapidly expanded its presence in Catalonia, increasing its municipal representation from two to six towns and gaining significant support, especially in rural areas, at the expense of Junts per Catalunya, fueled by voter disill...
Catalan Nationalist-Populist Party Experiences Rapid Growth
Aliança Catalana, a Catalan pro-independence and Islamophobic party, has rapidly expanded its presence in Catalonia, increasing its municipal representation from two to six towns and gaining significant support, especially in rural areas, at the expense of Junts per Catalunya, fueled by voter disill...
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52% Bias Score
Rise of Far-Right Party Could Give Catalan Separatists Majority
A Govern poll shows that Catalan separatist parties could regain a parliamentary majority in July 2026, driven by the rise of the far-right Aliança Catalana, led by Ripoll's mayor Sílvia Orriols, which could win 10-11 seats. This shift alters the dynamics of Catalan politics, impacting the balance o...
Rise of Far-Right Party Could Give Catalan Separatists Majority
A Govern poll shows that Catalan separatist parties could regain a parliamentary majority in July 2026, driven by the rise of the far-right Aliança Catalana, led by Ripoll's mayor Sílvia Orriols, which could win 10-11 seats. This shift alters the dynamics of Catalan politics, impacting the balance o...
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52% Bias Score
Catalonia Accelerates New Tax Agency Implementation
The Catalan government, led by Salvador Illa, is establishing a new tax agency under the leadership of Santiago Ramón Arizón (former IBM executive), aiming to increase tax revenue collection from €5 billion to €30 billion as part of a new financing agreement with the Spanish government.
Catalonia Accelerates New Tax Agency Implementation
The Catalan government, led by Salvador Illa, is establishing a new tax agency under the leadership of Santiago Ramón Arizón (former IBM executive), aiming to increase tax revenue collection from €5 billion to €30 billion as part of a new financing agreement with the Spanish government.
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40% Bias Score
Catalan Deputy Destroys Photo of King Felipe VI Amidst Parliament Debate
During a Catalan Parliament debate on the state's weakness in Catalonia, CUP deputy Laia Estrada shredded a photo of King Felipe VI, protesting the monarchy; Vox and PP criticized her action, while the Parliament's presiding officers defended it as freedom of expression.
Catalan Deputy Destroys Photo of King Felipe VI Amidst Parliament Debate
During a Catalan Parliament debate on the state's weakness in Catalonia, CUP deputy Laia Estrada shredded a photo of King Felipe VI, protesting the monarchy; Vox and PP criticized her action, while the Parliament's presiding officers defended it as freedom of expression.
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48% Bias Score
Catalan Independence Parties Reject Financing Deal, Threaten Budget Veto
Catalan independence parties Junts and Esquerra Republicana rejected a new financing agreement, demanding full fiscal sovereignty and threatening to block the Catalan and Spanish budgets unless tax commitments are met.
Catalan Independence Parties Reject Financing Deal, Threaten Budget Veto
Catalan independence parties Junts and Esquerra Republicana rejected a new financing agreement, demanding full fiscal sovereignty and threatening to block the Catalan and Spanish budgets unless tax commitments are met.
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56% Bias Score
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