Spain issues arrest warrant for Catalan ex-leader Carles Puigdemont

Belgian prosecutors said they would study the warrant and then give it to a judge

Catalonia Tottering

Mr. Rajoy should display magnanimity by apologizing for the behavior of the police on Oct. 1 and pledging greater respect for Catalan national yearnings

Spanish judge jails eight members of deposed Catalan government

Former ministers remanded in custody as prosecutors seek European arrest warrant for region’s ousted president

Catalonia's ex-president Puigdemont: I'm not in Belgium to seek asylum

Ousted leader says he would return immediately if a fair judicial process was guaranteed in Spain, where he may face charges including rebellion

Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain, as Madrid approves direct rule over region

Catalonia’s leader again refused to declare independence. Now it’s up to parliament

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has pressed to take control of the Catalan government, including its police, public media and finances

A Chance to Defuse the Catalonia Crisis

The Guardian view on Catalan independence: time to talk Editorial

This is a dangerous and volatile moment for both Madrid and Barcelona. Both sides should keep calm and negotiate

Catalonia's leader puts independence from Spain on hold ahead of talks with Madrid

Despite renewed calls for dialogue with Madrid, the proclamation makes a negotiated solution more difficult as Mr Rajoy has said he would not talk to the Catalan leaders until they drop plans for independence

It is not too late to stop the break-up of Spain

To avoid calamity, ask Catalans what they really want