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Llarena sends Puigdemont case to Supreme Court chamber for amnesty decision
Judge Pablo Llarena has closed the case against Carles Puigdemont and two former ministers, leaving Spain’s Supreme Court criminal chamber to decide whether to apply the amnesty law.
Junts leaves room for PSOE talks while rejecting Feijóo and demanding Catalan priorities
Junts spokesperson Miriam Nogueras says the party could negotiate with the PSOE after 29 November if Catalonia’s priorities are central, while ruling out support for Alberto Núñez Feijóo and conditioning any agreement on Pedro Sánchez’s departure.
Constitutional Court closes Junqueras, Turull and Romeva appeals after Supreme Court amnesty
Spain’s Constitutional Court has closed the appeals brought by Oriol Junqueras, Jordi Turull and Raül Romeva after the Supreme Court applied the amnesty law to them.
Supreme Court applies Spain’s amnesty law to Clara Ponsatí and closes her case
Spain’s Supreme Court has applied the amnesty law to former Catalan minister Clara Ponsatí, ending the criminal case against her over disobedience linked to the independence bid.
Spain faces a November general strike and rail stoppages bringing three days of potential disruption
Spain is facing a 24-hour general strike on 11 November 2026, with additional Renfe driver stoppages planned on 10 and 12 November.
Llarena ends the investigation as the Supreme Court weighs the amnesty’s final effect
Judge Pablo Llarena has closed the investigation involving Carles Puigdemont, Antoni Comín and Lluís Puig and sent the case to the Supreme Court’s Criminal Chamber to address the amnesty law.
Police operation and shop protections limit planned Blocus gathering in Barcelona
A heavy police presence and protective measures by Barcelona businesses appear to have deterred a second major Blocus gathering, while authorities reported extensive checks, arrests and weapons-related reports.
Prosecutors seek custody and protest restrictions for minors detained in Barcelona riots
Spanish prosecutors are seeking custody or restrictions for minors detained in connection with Barcelona riots, as reported arrests reach 130.
Barcelona disturbances fuel opposition demands as Illa pledges accountability ahead of election
Barcelona disturbances have triggered arrests, injuries and a political confrontation over the Catalan government’s handling of public order ahead of the election campaign.
Junts ties post-election investiture support to a Catalan economic pact
Junts is making support for forming Spain’s next government conditional on a Catalan economic agreement after the 29 November elections.