Carles Puigdemont, the regional president and a leading secessionist, said that Catalonia had won “the right to independence.” He called on Europe to support the region’s split from Spain ...

Secessionist parties in Catalonia have wasted no time following the reconvening of the regional parliament. The Junts pel Si bloc and leftist CUP declared the beginning of the process for independence ...

The query reflected more than just confusion. Clarity on Catalonia’s position is critical for Spain to map out its next move — including possible harsh measures against Catalonia if it ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Catalonia will stick to its timetable for independence from Spain despite the national political stalemate and the Madrid government's refusal to negotiate, the region's foreign ...

Catalonia is an autonomous region of Spain due to its extended history of distinction from the rest of the country. The vote for Catalan independence was illegal due to the fact that the courts ...

Catalonia is no stranger to flirting with secession. The Catalan Parliament voted overwhelmingly to declare independence from Spain in late October, leading the Spanish Senate to respond by ...

Hours after 2 million citizens in the Catalonia region ... to declare independence from Spain, the secessionist leaders here planned an emergency meeting to map out their next steps for ...