Article by Juan Carlos Lagunas on lawyer Gonzalo Boye (18 DEC 2020)

An article by Juan Carlos Lagunas on Spain's offensive against President Puigdemont's lawyer Gonzalo Boye. Translation by M.S.

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Article by Josep Casulleras, on the Otegi case (17 DEC 2020)

An article by Josep Casulleras, on the Otegi case, explaining how the Spanish Supreme Court has defied the ECHR and broken its own case-law. Here is an English translation by M.S.

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An article by Elisa Beni, "Otegi, the endless trial" (16 DEC 2020)

Elisa Beni has written an article about the shocking case of "Otegi, the endless trial", in which the Spanish judiciary openly defies the European Convention on Human Rights. Here is an English translation (by M.S.).
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Thread by Nordic.cat on why Catalonia is not understood in northern Europe (16 DEC 2020)

A Norwegian-Catalan tweeter has written a thread of tweets explaining why the Catalan mentality is not understood in northern Europe. Here is my English translation (I hope the author does not mind).

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Wake Up! From a pamphlet published by the Catalan government (11 NOV 1713)

On 11 November 1713. the Generalitat de Catalunya published a pamphlet, Despertador de Catalunya, to rally forces in support of the Habsburg King (former Archduke) Charles in his war against King Philip V (IV of Aragon).

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Article by Quico Sallés, "Acquittals" on the Trapero case (24 OCT 2020)

Here is an English translation (by MS) of an article by journalist Quico Sallés, on the acquittal of Chief Superintendent Trapero and three other officials.

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Support for candidates close to Laura Borràs and to the ideals of Independentistes d'Esquerres in Junts per Catalunya's primaries (7 DES 2030)

An English translation (by MS) of a statement by Independentistes d'Esquerres on their support for candidates close to Laura Borràs and their ideals.

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An article by Rt. Hon. Carles Puigdemont on relations with Spain (6 DEC 2020)

The 130th president of Catalonia, Rt. Hon. Carles Puigdemont, has written an important article on Catalonia's relations with Spain. I trust the author will authorize this English translation.

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Spain and the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (posted 4 DEC 2020)

For the last eight years Spain has blantantly ignored recommendations regarding the implementation of the FRAMEWORK CONVENTION FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATIONAL MINORITIES, as regards the Catalan people, among others. Here are relevant extracts from the 3rd (2012), 4th (2014) and 5th (2018) Opinions of the Advisory Committee.

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PRESS RELEASE FROM THE COORDINATING BODY OF THE LAWYERS OF CATALONIA, on 3rd degree leaves (4 DEC 2020)

The coordinating body of Catalonia's lawyers has issued a strongly worded communiqué condemning today's decision by the Supreme Court, which has usurped the power to rule on inmates' penitentiary status from the penitentiary supervision courts that have - or had - this function. 

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An article by Josep-Lluís Carod-Rovira, "Speaking Catalan in Madrid" (25 NOV 2020)

This is an English translation of an article by Josep-Lluís Carod-Rovira, "Speaking Catalan in Madrid", published with the author's permission (25 NOV 2020)

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« Le drame espagnol », un article de Toni Brosa sur les attitudes espagnoles concernant la diversité linguistique (21 NOV 2020)

« Le drame espagnol », un article de Toni Brosa sur les attitudes espagnoles concernant la diversité linguistique (21 NOV 2020)

Traduit par Miquel-Àngel Sànchez Fèrriz et révisé par Anyeline Genicot. 

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Extracto de Auto del TJUE sobre el caso Junqueras (8 OCT 2020)

This is a literal copy of part of the text, in Spanish of the "AUTO DE LA VICEPRESIDENTA DEL TRIBUNAL DE JUSTICIA de 8 de octubre de 2020"

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Article by Toni Brosa on Spanish attitudes towards linguistic diversity (21 NOV 2020)

This is an English translation (by MS) of an article, "El drama espanyol" by Toni Brosa. 

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Written observations by Ms Ponsatí MEP (made available 20 NOV 2020)

Here are the "Written observations" made by Ms Clara Ponsatí MEP as regards one aspect of the request for the waiver of her parliamentary immunity.

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Catalan laws referred to the Spanish Constitutional Court, 2012-2016

Here is a list of all laws, decrees and parliamentary resolutions that (mainly) the Spanish government referred to the Constitutional Court, only in the period 2012-2016.

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Estudi CEO sobre el debat territorial a Espanya (21 NOV 2019)

Visió diferenciada entre catalans i espanyols sobre soluciones al conflicte

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Article by Marta Lasalas "Puigdemont's immunity waiver request..." (15 Nov 2020)

An English rendering (by MS) of the article. The author has given me permission to publish it.

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Catalan Bar Council (CICAT) communiqué (13 NOV 2020)

English rendering (by MS) of the Communiqué by the Catalan Bar Council 

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Thread by Carlos Enrique Bayo, on Trapero case and corruption in the Spanish judiciary (23 OCT 2020)

Thread by Carlos Enrique Bayo on the acquittal of Chief Superintendent Trapero and his colleagues.

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An article by Delibes published in 1967 "La fiesta nacional" (posted 28 OCT 2020)

Un article publicat a La Vanguardia, del 10 de setembrer de 1967.

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Venice Commission Guidelines on Referenda (8 OCT 2020)

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An article by lawyer Gonzalo Boye: From Schleswig to Trapero (25 OCT 2020)

An English translation (by MS) of an article by Gonzalo Boye, on the acquittal of Chief Superintendent Trapero and colleagues.

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Article by Toni Strubell "Spanish Sociopathy" (23 OCT 2020)

 An English translation (by MS) of an article by Toni Strubell (with the author's permission), La Sociopatia antiseparatista.

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Jordi Cuixart's downloadable e-book (22 OCT 2020)

Jordi Cuixart, the president of Òmnium Cultural who has been in prison for three years, has written a book, now published in an English version as "We'll do it again".

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An article by Vicenç Villatoro, "The Cornerstone", in English (22 OCT 2020)

Here is English translation (by MS) of an article by Vicenç Villatoro, with his permission, on the implications - for the Catalan political prisoners' conviction - of the acquittal of Chief Superintendent Trapero.

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El presidente Lluís Companys: la verdad!

Un interesante y clarificador hilo de Josep Vives (que reproduzco con su autorización) sobre el president Lluís Companys, que jamás tuvo competencias para ordenar o firmar sentencias de muerte. "Esta es una de las mentiras sobre Companys más extendidas por Internet que difunden indocumentados o sencillamente personas malvadas."

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Catalan laws referred to the Spanish Constitutional Court, 2012-2016

 A list of Catalan laws referred to the Spanish Constitutional Court by the Spanish government (at the time, PP), just between 2012 and 2016. 

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Declaration of Perpignan by three presidents of Catalonia (9 OCT 2020)

The Perpignan Declaration, by three presidents of Catalonia (9 OCT 2020)

Catalan, English and French versions.

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Conferència de Nick Hanauer, "El secret lleig del capitalisme - i un nou camí per avançar" (TED talk, 2019)

L'empresari Nick Hanauer ofereix una excel·lent xerrada TED sobre el neocapitalisme i què cal fer-ne, amb els rics cada cop més rics i els pobres cada cop més pobres. 

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Editorial by Vicent Partal, "This isn't just revenge: it's oppression" (29 JUL 2020)

English translation of an article by Vicent Partal, director of Vilaweb (with his permission), "No és venjança i prou: és opressió". It comments on the latest measures against the rights of the convicted Catalan political prisoners.

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Twitter thread by Rosa Cabús on Catalonia-Spain conflict (20 SEP 2020)

Here is an English translation of a Twitter thread by Rosa Cabús, who has authorized it) on the Catalonia-Spain conflict.

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Article by Jorge Cagiao, "Spain has not reacted like a liberal democracy to the Catalan challenge" (25 NOV 2019)

This is an English rendering (by MS), with the author's permission, of an article by Jorge Cagiao criticizing the way Spain has reacted to the Catalan pro-independence movement.

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Thread by Ramir de Porrata-Doria on the Catalan economy (4 OCT 2020)

This is an English rendering (by MS, with the author's permission) of a successful (more than 2,000 retweets) Twitter thread by Ramir de Porrata-Doria on the way Spain damages the Catalan economy. 

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Article de Vicent Partal, "Le Roi et les juges se démasquent et la crise en Espagne devient monumentale" (25 SEPT 2020)

Editorial de Vicent Partal, pour VilaWeb, paru le 25.09.2020 à 21:50.

Traduit en français par Miquel-Àngel Sànchez Fèrriz, avec l'autorisation de l'auteur. Révisé par Anyeline Genicot.

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Article by Vicent Partal, "The King and the judges show their true colours and the crisis in Spain is becoming colossal", in Vilaweb (25 SEP 2020)

Editorial by Vicent Partal in Vilaweb, published on 25 September 2020. Translated into English by MS, with the author's permission.

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Acuerdos entre la UE y España para el uso del catalán, el gallego y el euskera (2005-2009)

La vertebración del canal para dar efectividad de los acuerdos entre España y las distintas instituciones de la Unión Europea sobre el uso del catalán, el gallego y el euskera por parte de los ciudadanos, nunca ha funcionado.

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"La lluita a l'exili", de Carles Puigdemont (extractes)

Extractes del llibre de Carles Puigdemont i Xevi Xirgo "La lluita a l'exili" (2020) 

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La felicitat i la Constitució de Cadis

Agraeixo al piulador Isma López aquest text, inspirat segurament, entre altres textos, en el "pursuit of happiness" de la Declaració de Drets de Virginia de 1776, prefaci de la Constitució dels Estats Units.

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Manifesto of support for the president of the Generalitat of Catalonia (17 SEPT 2020)

This is an English translation.

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Article by Jordi Domingo, "The disaster of Spanish justice" (1st part, 6 SEP 2020)

 Translation of article by Jordi Domingo, "LA DESFERRA DE LA JUSTÍCIA ESPANYOLA (1)"

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Manifest de suport al president de la Generalitat de Catalunya (17 SET 2020)

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Twitter thread on political prisoners by Andreu Van Der Eynde (10 SEPT 2020)

English translation of a Twitter thread by Andreu Van Der Eynde, lawyer of Oriol Junqueras MEP and Raül Romeva, two of the Catalan political prisoners, on their unjust treatment in prison.

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The floundering of Spain's judicial strategy, by Carles Puigdemont et al (16 August 2020)

This is an English rendering (by MS, with improvements by MT: thanks) of an article published in La Vanguardia by exiled Catalan leaders Carles Puigdemont, Clara Ponsatí, Toni Comín and Lluís Puig. If they have any objection, I shall delete it at once.

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adic-Parlament

Declaració d'ADIC Parlament, per la censura unilateral d'una Resolució parlamentària per part del secretari general de la institució.

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Resolució 27 octubre 2017

Resolució del Parlament de Catalunya núm. XXX/XI, de 27 d'octubre de 2017, de la Declaració dels Representants de Catalunya.
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Conversation between PM Rajoy and Catalan President Puigdemont

An extract from a recently launched book by Rt. Hon. Carles Puigdemont, 130th president of Catalonia.

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A thread by Xavier Domènech on the Laura Borràs case (19 JUN 2020)

Here is an English translation of a thread by Xavier Domènech on the Laura Borràs case.

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A thread by Xavier Domènech on the right of self-determination (10 July 2020)

Here is an English translation of an interesting thread by Xavier Domènech on the right of self-determination

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The Supreme Court and the Catalan language (16 JUN 2020)

The Spanish Supreme Court ruled in June that "Valencian is only official in the Valencian community, when the scientific community and the Valencia language authority itself recognise it is the local name for the Catalan language. Here is an English translation of a declaration by the FOLC

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Article by the father of Xavi Martínez, one of the 16 people killed in a terrorist attack in Barcelona, 17 AUG 2017

This is a translation of the home page of the website set up by Javier Martínez and relatives of Xavi, a 3-year-old boy killed in the terrorist attack in the Rambla, Barcelona. They clamour, up to now without success, for an official investigation of the background to the attacks, including the possible connivance of the Spanish authorities.

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Twitter thread by David Ferrer on Catalan independence and political parties

English translation of a Twitter thread by David Ferrer (@DFerrerC) on 5 June 2020.
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"À vous, unioniste, que je vois si convaincu !", article de Paco Martínez

Une des assemblées de base de l‘Assemblea Nacional Catalana*, l’assemblée des retraités, tient le blog où depuis le 15 mars 2020 est publié l‘article en espagnol «Unionista, a ti que te veo tan convencido», dont l’auteur est un ....

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"To you, Unionist", an open letter by Paco Martínez (English translation)

What Spain seems incapable of understanding is why so many Catalans who support independence are not Catalan-born. Paco Martinez, who came to live in Catalonia decades ago, expresses his views very clearly here.

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Davictus-1

David Fernàndez (not to be confused with the former CUP MP and journalist) hammers home a clear message: Spaniards, you let Fascism act in Catalonia - without a word of complaint - to try and stop a completely peaceful, democratic independence movement. So don't expect our support now!
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