Exiled separatist leader is likely to return to a very different Catalonia Nine years on from a failed independence push, former president Carles Puigdemont will find times have changed The Guardian - UK · 19h ago
Spain's Supreme Court refuses to apply amnesty to Catalan leader Puigdemont Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium to avoid detention after the referendum and is still the target of an arrest warrant, has been accused of misusing public money to organise the 2017 independence referendum. Euronews · Sep 15
EU Court of Justice clears way for Puigdemont amnesty as it backs Spain The ECJ backs Spain’s amnesty law, saying it breaches neither EU nor anti-terror rules, although Puigdemont's arrest warrant stands until the Constitutional Court decides on his appeal. Euronews · Jul 16
Toni Comín: Meet the 'ghost' MEP living in legal limbo Catalan lawmaker Toni Comín has been elected twice by voters in Spain, but cannot sit as an MEP due to a legal controversy over his role in Catalonia's push for independence. Euronews · Dec 22, 2025
Why the rise of a new far-right party in Catalonia spells danger for the Spanish government Catalan politics are now, it seems, a far cry from 2017’s infamous, unauthorised independence referendum. It was violently repressed by national police forces, led to widespread rioting, triggered a constitutional crisis in Spain, and saw leaders like Carles Puigdemont flee the country. The Conversation · Dec 10, 2025
Puigdemont appeals to Spain's top court to lift his arrest warrant Carles Puigdemont, Catalonia's former president, seeks to return to Spain following a favourable yet not definitive EU Advocate General's ruling on Spain's amnesty law. Euronews · Nov 17, 2025
Catalonia’s Socialist president: tackling inequality can blunt separatist and far-right voices In an interview, Salvador Illa tells of ‘pragmatic approach’ as he seeks to persuade voters about benefits of coexistence with Madrid The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025
SNP and Catalan independence MPs meet to share knowledge and experiences MEMBERS of Catalonia’s largest pro-independence party were welcomed by the SNP to Westminster – to compare notes on fighting “intransigence… The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2025
Catalonia To Mark Holiday With Separatist Movement Waning Catalan independence supporters are set to mark the Spanish region's commemorative day on Wednesday with separatists deeply divided and out of office in Catalonia for the first time in over a decade. International Business Times · Sep 11, 2024
Fugitive Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont in Belgium after evading arrest Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont left Spain for Belgium on Friday after appearing at a rally in Barcelona, despite a warrant for his arrent in Spain, his party said. France 24 · Aug 9, 2024
Fugitive ex-Catalan leader said to be in Belgium as Spanish police try to explain how he escaped The lawyer for Carles Puigdemont says the former Catalan leader is back in Belgium after evading arrest in Spain for the second time in seven years The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024
Catalan Separatist Leader Carles Puigdemont Evades Arrest In Spain Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont's return to Belgium amid political tensions and legal complications following his appearance in Barcelona rally. Top News · Aug 9, 2024
Carles Puigdemont’s escape antics may look comic. But he is Spain’s version of Donald Trump The former Catalan president staged a dramatic flight from Barcelona – but his charade could fuel extremism in the region and beyond, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024
Carles Puigdemont no longer in Spain and will not give himself up, lawyer says Fugitive Catalan separatist has returned to Belgium after flying visit to Barcelona in which police failed to arrest him The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024
Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2024 Ex-Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont leaves Spain after avoiding arrest Two police officers arrested as Spanish judges seek an explanation over the failure to apprehend the fugitive.
International Business Times · Aug 9, 2024 Spanish Judge Demands Explanations Over Puigdemont's Escape A top Spanish judge demanded explanations on Friday from police and government as to how fugitive Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont was able to return to Spain despite a pending arrest warrant and vanish again.
Top News · Aug 8, 2024 Former Catalan Separatist Leader Carles Puigdemont Defies Arrest Warrant Carles Puigdemont defies arrest warrant, revives independence drive in Barcelona, sparking chaos and criticism.
Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2024 Socialist Salvador Illa elected leader of Spain’s Catalonia Illa’s confirmation by Catalan parliament ends a decade of separatist regional rule in northeastern Spanish region.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2024 Police officer arrested in connection with Carles Puigdemont escape THE Mossos d'Esquadra have arrested an agent from the same force this morning in connection with the escape of President Carles Puigdemont.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2024 Former Catalan president vanishes despite large-scale man-hunt President Carles Puigdemont has not been arrested. He has fulfilled his duty, he appeared at the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona, he gave a…
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024 Police hunt for fugitive separatist Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont as he returns to Spain Former regional president appeared in front of hundreds of cheering supporters – and then promptly vanished. A police officer has been arrested in connection with the escape
The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2024 Police hunt ex-Catalan president Carles Puigdemont as he returns to Spain POLICE are on the hunt for ex-Catalan president Carles Puigdemont following his return to Spain after seven years in exile.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024 Police hunt for Puigdemont as pro-union MP takes Catalan presidency Pro-independence parties lose their grip on power as Salvador Illa elected, while police operation to find Carles Puigdemont continues
Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2024 Catalonia ex-leader Puigdemont returns to Spain despite arrest warrant Puigdemont evades capture after addressing rally in Barcelona, triggering a frantic search by police to apprehend him.
Top News · Aug 8, 2024 Former Catalonia Leader Puigdemont Returns To Spain Carles Puigdemont's defiant return to Spain reignites tensions over Catalonia independence referendum, facing legal challenges.