Carles Puigdemont to be released after arrest in Italy Exiled former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont, who was arrested in Sardinia at Spain's request, will be freed while he challenges his extradition but must stay … World • 24 Sep 21
Puigdemont's lawyers vow to fight extradition to Spain Lawyers for former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont have vowed to fight Spain's efforts to extradite him from Belgium on charges of sedition and misuse of … Europe • 29 Oct 19
Trial of Catalan separatist leaders nears end The trial of 12 Catalan separatist leaders over their role in Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid is due to wrap up tomorrow after four months … World • 11 Jun 19
Catalan separatist leaders elected MEPs Catalonia's former separatist president Carles Puigdemont, who fled Spain in 2017 after a failed secession bid, and his ex-deputy Oriol Junqueras, currently in jail, have … Europe • 27 May 19
Explainer: Catalan leaders on trial over referendum Twelve former Catalan leaders have gone on trial at Spain's Supreme Court for their role in a failed 2017 bid to break away from Spain. Europe • 12 Feb 19
Trial of Catalan leaders over independence bid begins Twelve Catalan politicians have gone on trial for their role in Catalonia's failed 2017 independence bid, putting the spotlight back on Spain's biggest political crisis … Europe • 12 Feb 19
Puigdemont tells Dublin audience he hopes to be 'free' The man who led Catalonia's push for independence from Spain in October 2017 says he hopes to return home one day as a "free man", … Europe • 29 Jan 19
Crowds fill Barcelona to support independence call Around one million people have filled central Barcelona to celebrate Catalonia's commemorative day and boost a bid for independence which has left deep divisions almost … Catalonia • 11 Sep 18
Arrest warrant for ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont dropped Spain's Supreme Court has dropped a European arrest warrant for former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, after Germany refused to extradite him to face a charge … Spain • 20 Jul 18
Extradition of Puigdemont on rebellion charge rejected A German court has rejected an extradition request for Catalonia's former leader Carles Puigdemont on the charge of rebellion for his role in the campaign … Spain • 06 Apr 18
German prosecutors file for extradition of Puigdemont German prosecutors have filed a request to a regional court for the extradition of former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont to Spain, where he faces charges … World • 03 Apr 18
Ex-Catalan leader to appear in German court A German court has said it was likely to take several days to decide whether to extradite former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont to Spain to … World • 26 Mar 18
Former Catalan leader avoids arrest in Finland Facing arrest by Finnish authorities acting on an international warrant issued by Spain, former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has left Finland and and is understood … Spain • 24 Mar 18
Spanish court blocks Puigdemont's return to power Spain's constitutional court has announced it is blocking former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont from returning to power in the region while he remains the subject … Europe • 28 Jan 18
Spain takes steps to prevent Puigdemont re-election The Spanish government has taken steps to prevent the re-election of Catalonia's sacked leader Carles Puigdemont as head of the region in a renewed effort … Europe • 25 Jan 18
Former Catalan leader vows to form new government Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has vowed to form a new government despite what he described as, "threats" from the central government in Madrid. Catalonia • 22 Jan 18
What next for Catalonia and would-be leader Puigdemont? Catalonia's new parliament meets for the first time today, a step towards choosing a president for Spain's wealthiest region, a daunting challenge when the top … Catalonia • 19 Feb 18
Catalan MPs elect separatist as parliamentary speaker Catalan MPs have elected a separatist as parliamentary speaker, a first step in a plan by pro-independence deputies to get regional leader Carles Puigdemont, in … Catalonia • 17 Jan 18
Catalan separatist parties back Puigdemont as leader The two main pro-independence parties in Catalonia have agreed to back former leader Carles Puigdemont as their candidate to head the region, raising the likelihood … Catalonia • 10 Jan 18
Puigdemont demands Madrid reinstate his government Ousted Catalan president Carles Puigdemont has demanded Madrid reinstate his regional government Catalonia • 31 Dec 17
Puigdemont wants to return to Catalonia from exile Catalonia's separatist leader, Carles Puigdemont, has called on Spain's government to allow him to return home from exile in time for the opening session of … News • 24 Dec 17
Rajoy rules out national election after Catalan vote Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has ruled out calling a national election after Catalan pro-independence parties won a majority in a regional vote, thwarting his … News • 22 Dec 17
45,000 pro-Catalan protesters march in Brussels Nearly 50,000 people have marched through Brussels' European quarter in support of Catalan independence and the region's president. World • 07 Dec 17
Spain withdraws European arrest warrant for Puigdemont Spain has withdrawn a European arrest warrant for Catalonia's sacked leader Carles Puigdemont and four of his former ministers, who fled to Belgium after the … Europe • 05 Dec 17
