Spain's state prosecutor has asked a judge to issue a European arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemon after eight members of his cabinet were jailed for their role in Catalan's push for independence.
CATALONIA'S INDEPENDENCE FIGHT: Still a problem for Spain?
There have been headlines again about possible independence for Catalonia in the north east of Spain. Three MEPs from that region who live overseas and are fighting for self-government at home, now face a battle to avoid extradition to Spain. But why is Spain so worried about Catalonia? And what does this mean for other parts of Europe that may want to break away?
Guests:
Beatriz Rios
EU Reporter
Marc Sanjaume-Calvet
Lecturer in Political Science
Guifre Jordan
Deputy Editor for Catalan News
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Catalan Crisis: Regional leaders jailed over independence push
Spain's state prosecutor has asked a judge to issue a European arrest warrant for the deposed Catalan president, Carles Puigdemont. It came as eight former members of his cabinet were jailed after appearing in a Madrid court for their role in the region's push for independence. Puigdemont has called the jailings a 'mistake' and demanded their release. Amber Austin-Wright reports.
Catalan Crisis: Catalan president rules out snap election
Hopes of a possible solution to the Catalan independence crisis are fading after the regional president ruled out a snap election. It was thought a new vote might encourage the Spanish government to abandon its plans to impose direct rule. Sarah Morice reports.
Catalonia Referendum: Josep Costa discusses the latest
Catalonia's leader hasn't clarified whether he declared independence from Spain in a letter to the central government on Monday and has renewed a call for dialogue. Puigdemont has until Thursday morning (Oct 19) to reverse course if he did. Failing that, Madrid will invoke Article 155 of the constitution allowing it to suspend the region's autonomy and impose direct rule.
Catalan Referendum: Madrid turns up the heat on Carles Puigdemont
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has failed to clarify whether Catalonia plans to break away from Spain, and has instead called for talks. The central government says that won't happen until he complies with the law. It's given him until Thursday to drop his push for independence. Sarah Morice reports
Catalonia Referendum: Ona Curto Graupera talks to TRT World on the Catalan Independence crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says he wants the Catalonia's leaders to abandon their declaration and observe constitutional law. And he says the Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has five days to clarify his position on independence. Puigdemont says he's willing to suspend declaring a secession pending political talks with Madrid.
Catalonia Referendum: Ona Curto Graupera talks to TRT World
Ona Curto Graupera is a coordinator for the pro Catalan independence CUP party in Spain.
Catalan Independence Dispute : Interview with Andrew Dowling
Andrew Dowling is a Senior Lecturer in Catalan and Spanish History at Cardiff University in Wales.
Catalonia Referendum: Spanish PM demands clarity from Catalan leaders
The Spanish Prime Minister has asked the Catalan government to clarify whether or not it has declared independence. Mariano Rajoy says regional leader Carles Puigdemont has deliberately caused confusion by saying independence would be suspended, to leave the door open for negotiations. But Madrid has made it clear it's not willing to compromise. Our Europe Correspondent Simon McGregor-Wood reports.
Catalonia Referendum: Businesses relocating over independence row
The Spanish region of Catalonia may declare some form of independence this week, despite vehement opposition from the Spanish government. With tensions high, the local government in Catalonia is not only facing political obstacles, but also financial challenges.
As our Europe correspondent, Francis Collings reports from Barcelona, the economic effects of a referendum on independence are already taking effect as major companies relocate.
Catalonia Referendum: People rallied in Barcelona
In Barcelona, hundreds of thousands of people have rallied against the idea of Catalonia's independence from Spain. They carried banners saying "Together we are stronger" and "Catalonia is Spain". Catalan authorities are expected to declare some form of independence this week. Francis Collings has more from Barcelona.
Catalonia Referendum: Spain divided over independence bid
Catalan demands for independence have had a polarizing effect on Spain. But on Saturday, thousands marched in the hope of bringing the country together. Liz Maddock reports.
Catalonia Referendum: Spain apologies to Catalans injured by police
The Spanish government has apologised to people injured by police during Catalonia's independence referendum. This is Madrid's first apology for the violence on Sunday, which injured hundreds. Catalan leader Charles Poog-de-mont will convene a parliamentary session on Tuesday, at which lawmakers will discuss a report on the violence
Catalonia Referendum: Questions arise over controversial referendum
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has told Catalonia to drop independence plans or risk "greater evils." Spain's top court has suspended a meeting of the Catalan parliament - which was expected to declare independence on Monday. So far the European Union has resisted calls to mediate in the crisis but has also said that an independent Catalonia will not join the Union. Jack Parrock reports.
FC Barcelona and the Catalan referendum
Barcelona beat Las Palmas 3-0 on Sunday in a match that was played behind closed doors. The club took the decision not to let fans enter the Nou Camp after violent clashes broke out in the city, over the issue of Catalan Independence. Lance Santos reports.
We also talked with our correspondent Francis Collings, who's been covering events in Barcelona all weekend.
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Catalonia Referendum: Catalans frustrated over police violence
Sunday's independence referendum in the Spanish province of Catalonia has dramatically raised the political temperature in the country. Riot police used rubber bullets and batons in a show of force to close down polling stations. And as Francis Collings reports, it's inspired a new wave of Catalan nationalism.
Catalonia Referendum: Police force voters from polling stations
Spanish riot police have forcıbly stopped Catalans from casting their ballots, as they carry out orders from the Spanish government to shut down polling stations. Rubber bullets have been fired at crowds. Authorities have been dragging hundreds of voters from polling stations, and pushing them back with shields. Dozens of people have been detained and injured. The Catalan government blames the violence on police.
Firefighters in Catalonia form human shield
Firefighters form a human shield to protect voters from police during the Catalan independence referendum. More than 800 people were injured during the controversial vote that was deemed unconstitutional by the Spanish government.
Catalonia Referendum: Police force voters from polling stations
''It was a peaceful day that suddenly turned ugly''
Our Europe Correspondent Francis Collings is in Barcelona and sends this report wrapping up the day's events.
Catalonia Referendum: Borja Lasheras joins the discussion
More than 700 people are injured, after voters in Catalonia's independence referendum are met with a violent police crackdown. Vote counting is underway but the country's prime minister says the result will be meaningless.
Catalonia Referendum: Police force voters from polling stations
Spanish riot police have forcıbly stopped Catalans from casting their ballots, as they carry out orders from the Spanish government to shut down polling stations. Rubber bullets have been fired at crowds. Authorities have been dragging hundreds of voters from polling stations, and pushing them back with shields. Dozens of people have been detained and injured. The Catalan government blames the violence on police.
Catalonia Referendum: Police force voters from polling stations
Spanish riot police have forcibly stopped Catalans from casting their ballots, as they carry out orders from the Spanish government to shut down polling stations. Rubber bullets have been fired at crowds. Authorities have been dragging hundreds of voters from polling stations and pushing them back with shields. Dozens of people have been detained and injured. The Catalan government blames the violence on police forces.
Catalonia Referendum: Police seal off half polling stations
On the eve of Catalonia's independence referendum, Spanish police have sealed off more than a thousand schools which are to be used as polling stations. 163 schools earmarked as voting centres are being occupied by people to prevent police shutting them down. Police have occupied the Catalan government's communications hub. Madrid says a referendum on Catalonia splitting from Spain is illegal.
Catalan Referendum: Interview with Carsten Hesse
Carsten Hesse is an Emerging European equity strategist at Berenberg bank and discusses the impacts of the Catalan independence vote.
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