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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Junqueras exploits Illa's weakness while 'buying time to be amnestied and able to be a candidate for the Generalitat'

Oriol Junqueras has pressured Salvador Illa to withdraw his budget proposal, leveraging ERC's stance against unilateral decisions by the Catalan government.

Mar 22 • 01:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Salvador Illa responds to the viral video in which young Catalans do not know who presides over the Generalitat: 'We must correct it'

Salvador Illa expresses concern over a viral video showing young Catalans unable to identify the president of the Generalitat, emphasizing the need for political engagement among youth.

Mar 20 • 13:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat eliminates 69 obsolete advisory councils and study groups

The Generalitat has officially dismantled 69 advisory councils and study groups deemed obsolete as part of its administrative rationalization process.

Mar 19 • 17:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat approves spending nearly 6 billion more to buy time in negotiations with ERC

The Catalan government has approved an additional budget allocation of nearly 6 billion euros to secure salary payments and negotiations with ERC amid ongoing protests from educators and medical professionals.

Mar 19 • 08:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat recalls that the 25 countries with swine fever needed 14 months to eliminate it

The Agriculture Minister of Catalonia warns that it will take months to control the outbreak of African swine fever affecting wild boars in the Collserola mountain range near Barcelona.

Mar 17 • 19:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Barcelona City Council warns that the tram connection depends on the Generalitat's budget

The Barcelona City Council has approved plans for a tram connection along the Diagonal, contingent on budget approval from the Generalitat.

Mar 17 • 19:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Alícia Romero, Economy Minister of Catalonia: 'If there are no budgets in April, the Generalitat will suffer'

Alícia Romero warns that a failure to approve the Generalitat's budgets will jeopardize salary increases for teachers and police in Catalonia.

Mar 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The former counselor of Mazón investigated in the dana expresses "confidence" that she will not go to prison

Salomé Pradas, the former counselor of Justice and Interior in the Valencian Generalitat, is confident that she will not face prison time regarding her role in the management of the tragic flood that caused 230 deaths in Valencia in 2024.

Mar 13 • 18:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat warned seven times about the risk of dana while Mazón was dining at 'El Ventorro'

The Valenciana government issued multiple warnings about the risk of flooding during a significant disaster while an official was dining.

Mar 13 • 14:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Labor takes the Valencian Generalitat to the prosecutor's office for alleged administrative prevarication

The Ministry of Labor in Spain has filed a complaint against the Valencian Generalitat over the annulment of sanctions related to workplace safety breaches in the aftermath of severe weather events.

Mar 13 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat, very critical of Aemet during the bad weather, rejects creating its own agency because it already has 'meteorological information'

The Valencian Generalitat has dismissed the proposal for a regional meteorology agency, emphasizing existing partnerships with the national meteorological agency, despite criticism of its services.

Mar 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat wants to kill 12,000 wild boars to prevent the spread of African swine fever in Barcelona

The Generalitat of Catalonia plans to cull 12,000 wild boars to stop the spread of African swine fever following an outbreak detected near Barcelona.

Mar 12 • 12:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Generalitat closes the Collserola Natural Park indefinitely due to African swine fever: "We must kill wild boars without complexes"

The Collserola Natural Park in Barcelona is closed indefinitely due to an outbreak of African swine fever detected in wild boars, with significant plans to reduce their population.

Mar 12 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

ERC raises the tone on the Budget and warns Salvador Illa not to make the same mistake as with the Estatut

ERC has intensified its demands regarding the Generalitat's Budget, cautioning Salvador Illa against repeating past errors with the Estatut.

Mar 11 • 10:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A victims' association of the dana asks the Valencian TSJ for Mazón to be investigated by the judge of Catarroja

A victims' association has requested that the Valencian High Court allow investigations into former Generalitat president Carlos Mazón regarding his alleged responsibility in a disaster that resulted in 230 deaths.

Mar 9 • 12:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The crisis between Illa and the leader of the business organization becomes entrenched: "They have only spoken twice by message and about the president's health"

The relationship between the President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, and the leader of Catalonia's main business organization, Josep Sánchez Llibre, remains strained with minimal communication.

Mar 5 • 18:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat strengthens the subject of Religion and banishes Catalan authors in Valencian

The Generalitat Valenciana is making changes to its educational curriculum to enhance the role of Religion classes and remove references to the linguistic unity between Valencian and Catalan.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

ERC increases pressure on Illa by registering the total amendment to the Budget

Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) has registered a total amendment to the Generalitat's budget, escalating their conflict with Salvador Illa's government.

Mar 3 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Uncertainty grips those affected by energy poverty

In Catalonia, the end of a key agreement between the Generalitat and Endesa has heightened concerns for families facing energy poverty.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat presents expansive budgets with spending of 49.162 billion

The Catalan government has unveiled its most extensive budgets in history, featuring a spending increase of 22.8% compared to the previous year, with significant allocations for health, education, and social services.

Feb 27 • 12:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Press Chief Admits That the Generalitat's Account of Mazón's Schedule on the Day of the Flood Was Constructed "Logically", Without Him Revealing Details

The press chief of the Generalitat acknowledged that the timelines provided regarding Carlos Mazón's actions on the day of the deadly flood were created based on logic rather than direct information from Mazón.

Feb 27 • 11:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The press chief of Mazón acknowledges to the judge that the Generalitat maintained a false version about the whereabouts of the leader

The former press chief of the Valencian president admitted in court that she was unaware of his whereabouts during a significant disaster.

Feb 27 • 10:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The debate on the regulation of private online vocational training opens a rift in the Education Council of Catalonia

A debate over the regulation of private online vocational training in Catalonia highlights divisions between business associations and the Generalitat, unions, and families.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Salvador Illa announces that the Government will approve the budget project this Friday after ERC's no-show

Salvador Illa, the President of the Generalitat, has announced the approval of the budget project for 2026 on Friday, despite the absence of cooperation from ERC.

Feb 23 • 12:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Camps funds a survey in which he surpasses Llorca and Catalá as the leader of the Valencian PP

Francisco Camps, former president of Generalitat, claims a new survey indicates he is the most favored candidate for the leadership of the Valencian People’s Party (PP) over current leaders Llorca and Catalá.

Feb 23 • 11:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Mazón's political advisor contradicts the bodyguards and says they worked at the Palau 25 minutes before going to Cecopi

The political advisor to former Valencian Generalitat president Carlos Mazón stated in court that he spent 20 to 25 minutes with him at the Palau on the afternoon of October 29, 2024, contradicting earlier accounts from bodyguards.

Feb 23 • 10:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

An advisor to the Generalitat claims that Mazón did not speak of emergency until 19:45 on the day of the flood

An advisor to the Generalitat Valenciana testified that Carlos Mazón did not declare a state of emergency until late in the evening during a significant flood incident.

Feb 23 • 09:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Salvador Illa: “I can defend the new funding from Algeciras to Girona”

Salvador Illa, the president of the Generalitat of Catalonia, expresses his lack of ambition for national presidency, asserting his commitment to regional stability and long-term projects.

Feb 22 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The interventionism of the Generalitat in housing causes a clash between Illa and Catalan entrepreneurs: "assumes Colau's agenda"

Catalonia's housing policies have led to growing tensions between the Generalitat and business leaders, culminating in a significant clash this week.

Feb 21 • 00:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat Reactivates the Process to Apply Euthanasia to Noelia

The Government of Catalonia has resumed the process to grant euthanasia to Noelia, a 25-year-old paraplegic, following a court ruling that upheld her right to assisted dying.

Feb 20 • 11:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A senior official of the Generalitat denies Pradas and maintains before the judge of the flood that the Consell knew about 'Es-Alert'

A high-ranking official from the Generalitat denies former Justice Minister Salomé Pradas' claims regarding the existence of the 'Es-Alert' system during the devastating flood in Valencia in 2024.

Feb 19 • 11:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Generalitat provides Mazón with a driver for his ex-presidential office in Alicante

The Valencian Government has appointed a driver for Carlos Mazón's ex-presidential office in Alicante, following the appointment of his former chief of staff as a senior advisor.

Feb 19 • 08:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Illa recounts how he experienced his illness: a lot of pain, fentanyl, and the first time in his life sleeping in a hospital

Salvador Illa, President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, shares his painful experience of battling a rare infection and his recovery process, while expressing hope for a second term.

Feb 18 • 22:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mazón reappears in Les Corts and the opposition criticizes him for going to 'punch in at five in the afternoon'

Carlos Mazón, the former president of the Generalitat, made a late appearance at Les Corts, receiving criticism from the opposition for his timing.

Feb 18 • 19:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Pérez Llorca announces a €80,000 aid to the families of the mortal victims of the dana, 16 months later

Juanfran Pérez Llorca, president of the Generalitat, has announced direct financial aid to the families of victims from the dana disaster 16 months after the event.

Feb 18 • 10:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

How Pedro Sánchez intends to endure?

Pedro Sánchez seeks to distance himself from past corruption scandals by relying on his strong relationship with Salvador Illa, a key ally from the Generalitat.

Feb 17 • 23:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Cases of African swine fever rise to three in Barcelona outside the security cordon, and the Generalitat asks the Government for help again

The recent detection of African swine fever cases in Barcelona has prompted the Generalitat to seek additional support from the Spanish Government.

Feb 17 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sílvia Orriols says she would govern the Generalitat with Junts if they apply the Aliança program

Sílvia Orriols expressed her willingness to govern with Junts in Catalonia if they adhere to the Aliança program during a recent event in Barcelona.

Feb 17 • 10:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Salvador Illa, upon his return to the Palau: "I know what Catalonia needs and what needs to be done"

Salvador Illa, the President of the Generalitat, publicly resumes his duties, acknowledging Catalonia's challenges and expressing determination to address them.

Feb 16 • 07:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Generalitat prepares new operations with banks to face the exit from the FLA

The Generalitat is planning new banking operations to secure financing as it aims to exit the State's Liquidity Fund (FLA).

Feb 16 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Illa returns to the presidency after a month of absence with the challenge of overcoming the Rodalies crisis and passing his first budget

Salvador Illa returns to the presidency of the Generalitat after a month-long medical leave, facing significant challenges including the ongoing Rodalies rail service crisis and the need to approve his first budget as president.

Feb 15 • 23:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

ERC now prioritizes control over investments in Catalonia in light of IRPF revenue

Esquerra Republicana (ERC) is focusing on controlling investments in Catalonia due to the IRPF tax collection, seeking ways to reactivate the Generalitat's budgets amidst ongoing negotiations with the government.

Feb 13 • 18:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Generalitat sends an ES-Alert due to hurricane-force winds across the Valencian Community and asks to avoid travel

The Generalitat of Valencia has issued an ES-Alert warning of hurricane-force winds expected across the Valencian Community, particularly affecting Castellón.

Feb 13 • 17:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Illa will return to his duties as 'president' next Monday

President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, is set to gradually resume his responsibilities next Monday following a month-long recovery from a rare bone infection.

Feb 13 • 11:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Illa rejoining the Palau de la Generalitat next Monday after a month on sick leave

Catalan President Salvador Illa will return to political activities next Monday after recovering from a medical condition that led to a month-long sick leave.

Feb 13 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

First cases of wild boar with African swine fever detected outside the 'ground zero' zone of Catalonia

The Generalitat of Catalonia has reported the first instances of wild boar infected with African swine fever outside the original outbreak zone, raising concerns over the spread of the disease.

Feb 13 • 10:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Catalonia starts financing debt with banks for the first time since the procés

The Catalan government has received approval to formalize long-term bank loans totaling €292.75 million, marking a significant financial shift after 14 years.

Feb 10 • 12:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

6,000 unemployed and about 500 teachers without training from the SOC due to a computer issue from the Generalitat: "They are generating more unemployment"

A computer issue from the Generalitat in Catalonia has caused the suspension of job training courses for 6,000 unemployed individuals and 500 teachers, raising concerns about increasing unemployment.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A bodyguard of Mazón claims that the 'former president' arrived at the Generalitat 20 minutes before the alert was sent

A bodyguard testified that former president Carlos Mazón arrived at the Generalitat 20 minutes before an emergency alert was issued regarding a tragedy.

Feb 9 • 09:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The president of the Generalitat Valenciana cannot leave Berlin due to a snowstorm that has closed the airport

The president of the Generalitat Valenciana, Juanfran Pérez Llorca, is stranded in Berlin due to heavy snowfall closing the airport, affecting his visit to the Fruit Logistica fair along with other delegates.

Feb 6 • 11:55 UTC

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