Post by Mad Scientist on Oct 27, 2017 13:53:43 GMT
Catalonia’s parliament declares independence.
Catalonia's ruling coalition has confirmed a motion has been filed to the region's parliament to declare independence.
The motion, filed by Catalonia's ruling coaltion, calls for the constitution of a 'Catalan republic as an independent sovereign, democratic and social state.'
Catalonia's parliament says its plenary session has been delayed amid discussions on how the ruling coalition's independence motion will be presented.
Ruling coalition Junts pel Si (Together for Yes) and CUP (Popular Unity Candidacy) have a slim majority that would in theory allow them to pass their motion to declare independence.
The move is opposed by the Catalan parliament's opposition parties and some have said they would boycott a vote on the motion.
Spain prepares to strip Catalonia of powers:
In an impassioned address, Spain's prime minister has urged the country's Senate to grant special constitutional measures that would allow the central government to take control of Catalonia's autonomous powers to try to halt the region's independence bid.
Mariano Rajoy, who received rapturous applause before and after his speech, told the chamber that Spain is facing a challenge not seen in its recent history.
He said what is happening in Catalonia is 'a clear violation of the laws, of democracy, of the rights of all, and that has consequences.'
Rajoy said that the government's first move would be to dismiss Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and his ministers if the Senate approves the Spanish government's use of Article 155 of the Constitution in a vote later on Friday.
Rajoy said that the special measures were the only way out of the crisis, and that Spain isn't trying to take away liberties from Catalans but instead protect them.
It will be the first time in four decades of democratic rule that the Madrid-based national government would directly run the affairs of one of Spain's 17 semi-autonomous regions, a move that will likely fan the flames of the Catalan revolt.
Rajoy says the measures are aimed at restoring order and has promised to call a new regional election once that is achieved.
Puigdemont scrapped hopes of a possible end to the political deadlock on Thursday when he opted not to call an early election himself and halt the drift toward independence.
The parliamentary sessions in Madrid and Barcelona are likely to last several hours before each votes on their resolution.
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Catalonia's ruling coalition has confirmed a motion has been filed to the region's parliament to declare independence.
The motion, filed by Catalonia's ruling coaltion, calls for the constitution of a 'Catalan republic as an independent sovereign, democratic and social state.'
Catalonia's parliament says its plenary session has been delayed amid discussions on how the ruling coalition's independence motion will be presented.
Ruling coalition Junts pel Si (Together for Yes) and CUP (Popular Unity Candidacy) have a slim majority that would in theory allow them to pass their motion to declare independence.
The move is opposed by the Catalan parliament's opposition parties and some have said they would boycott a vote on the motion.
Spain prepares to strip Catalonia of powers:
In an impassioned address, Spain's prime minister has urged the country's Senate to grant special constitutional measures that would allow the central government to take control of Catalonia's autonomous powers to try to halt the region's independence bid.
Mariano Rajoy, who received rapturous applause before and after his speech, told the chamber that Spain is facing a challenge not seen in its recent history.
He said what is happening in Catalonia is 'a clear violation of the laws, of democracy, of the rights of all, and that has consequences.'
Rajoy said that the government's first move would be to dismiss Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and his ministers if the Senate approves the Spanish government's use of Article 155 of the Constitution in a vote later on Friday.
Rajoy said that the special measures were the only way out of the crisis, and that Spain isn't trying to take away liberties from Catalans but instead protect them.
It will be the first time in four decades of democratic rule that the Madrid-based national government would directly run the affairs of one of Spain's 17 semi-autonomous regions, a move that will likely fan the flames of the Catalan revolt.
Rajoy says the measures are aimed at restoring order and has promised to call a new regional election once that is achieved.
Puigdemont scrapped hopes of a possible end to the political deadlock on Thursday when he opted not to call an early election himself and halt the drift toward independence.
The parliamentary sessions in Madrid and Barcelona are likely to last several hours before each votes on their resolution.
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