Tag #Catalan Politics

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Barcelona's Identity Crisis: A 50-Year Transformation

Jordi Amat's new book, "Les batalles de Barcelona," examines Barcelona's socio-cultural evolution over the past 50 years, analyzing its transformation from a post-industrial city to one grappling with mass tourism and neoliberal policies, highlighting the disconnect between the city's challenges and...

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Catalan Official Denies Succession Speculation Amidst PSOE Scandal

Catalan government spokesperson Sílvia Paneque denied any succession plans for President Salvador Illa to replace Pedro Sánchez, amidst a PSOE corruption scandal and a potential delay in presenting a new funding model for Catalonia.

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Catalan Parliament President Advocates for Legal Challenges to Prevent Transfer of Sijena Murals

Following a Supreme Court ruling, the 12th- and 13th-century Romanesque murals of Sijena must return to their original Aragonese monastery, sparking debate about preservation versus legal compliance and prompting Catalan Parliament President Josep Rull to advocate for legal challenges to prevent pot...

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Catalonia's Unchanged Trajectory Under Illa: Persistent Nationalist Agenda

Under Illa's leadership, Catalonia's economic, intellectual, and moral decline continues, marked by pervasive nationalism and the PSC's inaction against court rulings and separatist policies, mirroring the actions of Junts and ERC.

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Catalan Independentists Suffer Major Setback in 2024 Elections

The May 13th, 2024, Catalan elections resulted in a significant defeat for the independentist movement, with Salvador Illa's PSC securing victory and leaving secessionist parties seven seats short of the absolute majority, prompting internal restructuring and a decline in support for secession to a ...

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BBVA-Sabadell Merger Approved: Catalan Concerns Amidst Loan Protections

The Spanish CNMC approved BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell with conditions, including enhanced loan protection for Catalan SMEs, prompting criticism from Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont over council member Pere Soler's supporting vote.

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Catalan Financing Deal Faces Opposition

Following a meeting between the Catalan and Spanish governments, Junts per Catalunya and the PP criticized a new financing agreement, while Comuns expressed support; the agreement allows the Catalan tax agency to progressively collect income tax, but Junts argues this offers no additional financial ...

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Secret Recording Exposes Plot to Discredit Catalan Independence Leaders Before 2012 Elections

A 2012 recording reveals a plot by the Spanish police, directed by the Popular Party, to spread false information about Catalan independence leaders before regional elections, aiming to prevent them from winning a majority, using fabricated police reports leaked to media outlets.

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Catalan Parliament Approves 468 Million Euro Supplemental Budget

The Catalan government secured parliamentary approval for a 468 million euro supplemental budget, part of a larger 3.936 billion euro package, following a deal with the Comuns party that included sanctions for schools promoting hate speech; the deal also encompasses prior agreements with ERC on ling...

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Mossos Officers Accused in Puigdemont Escape Case Challenge Witness List

Three Mossos d'Esquadra officers face charges for allegedly assisting Carles Puigdemont's escape on August 8th, 2023, prompting their defense to request the dismissal of several high-profile witnesses to prevent what they believe is politically motivated prosecution.

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Catalan Housing Pact Secures €850 Million, Addresses Evictions

The Catalan government and Comuns signed an agreement to allocate €850 million to housing, creating an eviction prevention unit and expanding housing inspections, securing €3.4 billion in supplementary budget credits to address a budget shortfall.

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Puigdemont Defends Pro-BBVA Vote, Questions Spanish Government's Opposition

Four days after the CNMC conditionally approved BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont justified his party's vote in favor, emphasizing protections for Catalan and Balearic SMEs as a key condition and expressing doubt over the Spanish government's declar...

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