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Thousands hit the streets in Catalonia against the detention of rapper Pablo Hasél
Spain’s National Court has sentenced the singer to two years and nine months in jail for his lyrics
Pro-independence parties win the election while their leaders may lose prison leave rights
Spain’s public prosecutor requests suspension of low category status for Catalan political prisoners
International press highlights the pro-independence victory in the Catalan election
The headlines also refer to the consequences for Madrid and the Spanish government
Pro-independence parties surpass 50% of votes in Catalan election and increase parliamentary majority
Socialists win the vote, followed closely by Esquerra and Junts per Catalunya, while far-right Vox enters Parliament for the first time
Socialist candidate under fire for refusing covid-19 test ahead of televised debate
TV3 public broadcaster had requested PCR or antigen test to all participants
Sending Pablo Hasél to prison is "unfair and disproportionate" according to Amnesty International
The human rights NGO denounces that Spain has convicted 75 people for exalting terrorism since 2016
Puigdemont to Borrell: "Please make a Borrellexit"
Catalan exiled president criticizes the EU's double standards and scolds Borrell at the European Parliament
How far-right is Vox?
Booed at campaign events, polls predict Vox will get around 6% of votes and 5-7 seats for the first time at Catalan Parliament
Fifty MEPs call for Borrell's resignation over Moscow's humiliation
Criticism of EU High Representative's role at press conference with Russian Foreign Minister
Russian foreign minister reminds Borrell of Catalan political prisoners in a tense joint appearance
Lavrov blames Borrell for the EU's double standards, worrying about Navalni but persecuting Catalan leaders even against decisions by German and Belgian courts