Catalonia independence

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 5 October

Facebook-owned messenger service confirms attempts to access regional parliament speaker’s device

It’s not just a game between the top two teams in La Liga

Millions have taken to the streets across the globe this year demanding change

Barcelona hit by second night of violence as Catalan activists and police clash

Spanish PM says independence bid has ‘failed’ after conviction of 12 Catalan leaders

Unrest after independence leaders handed lengthy sentences in Spanish ‘trial of the century’

Twelve people appear before Supreme Court charged with rebellion

It will be the first ever rugby league match at FC Barcelona’s stadium

Tens of thousands of people hold hands to demand referendum

Ousting of tough-talking PM Mariano Rajoy expected to reignite separatist dreams

The region’s latest leader was sworn in on Thursday amid controversy over anti-Spanish comments

Ex-education minister Clara Ponsati will fight calls for extradition from Spanish government

German authorities have 60 days to decide whether to extradite Carles Puigdemont

Postponement causes ‘schism’ in separatist movement

Spain warns it will not allow region to be governed by a ‘hologram leader’

Snap election sees pro-separatist parties retain their hold on Catalonia

It’s unclear whether separatist politicians can renew majority that allowed independence declaration

Belgian judge delays decision over separatist leader’s future as two jailed former members of his government lose bail bid

In Depth: more than 40 years after his death, dictator’s repression lives on in Catalan memory

Fake social media accounts allegedly spread propaganda to stoke Spanish independence row

Spanish prosecutors are also seeking a European arrest warrant for the former Catalan president

Madrid faces little resistance as it takes control from Catalan government

In Depth: The Spanish constitutional crisis deepen as Catalan MPs vote to split from Madrid

Lombardy and Veneto’s presidents say they want ‘fairer’ tax distribution, not full independence

No turning back for Catalan leaders or Spain if Rajoy takes over control of regional government

Madrid expected to take control of breakaway region as deadline to abandon independence plans passes

President Carles Puigdemont seeking negotiations with Spain over crisis

Puigdemont to address MPs in much-anticipated session on Tuesday evening

In Depth: Foreign minister says parliament will debate separation despite court order

EU braces for fall in the euro if independence declared

Barcelona star was jeered by fans at training session

Spain may try to seize control of the Catalan government if it declares autonomy

In Depth: Spain is not the only nation battling a separatist movement