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Socialist party PSC looks like the clear winner in Sunday’s vote, although it will fall some way short of achieving a majority

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialists are hoping to show Catalonia has moved past its independence fixation by winning Sunday's regional vote and defeating separatist leader Carles Puigdemont.

An endorsement of PM Sanchez’s bid to normalise relations, the victory breaks a decade-long majority for separatists.

Catalonia's regional election will test separatist movement's strength and impact Spain's politics.

Polling closed in the election in Spain's wealthy northeastern region of Catalonia on Sunday, when more than 5.7 million voters were eligible to vote in a contest that will have reverberations throughout Spanish politics.

Socialist frontrunner says region ready to unite, rather than focus on divisive politics that has plunged country into crisis

"Puigdemont, president!" The president should be allowed to go where he needs to go, to Catalonia, which is why it's very important that we're here," explained Angels Lores, a 58-year-old teacher who refers to Puigdemont as if he were still regional leader.

Exiled Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont announces candidacy for presidency amid legal challenges, adding complexity to the region's political landscape.

Carles Puigdemont, the former leader of the Spanish region of Catalonia who fled the country after a failed secession attempt six years ago, said Thursday that he will return to Spain if he has a viable chance to be restored as regional president following upcoming elections.

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont is to unveil Thursday his plans for Catalonia's snap May election, a move that could bring forward his return home after years of self-imposed exile.

Pere Aragonès says amnesty validated his decision to pursue political negotiations with Pedro Sánchez