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Catalunya
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2017 2:48 pm
by Cody
The Catalan regional parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain, while the Spanish parliament has approved direct rule over the region.
Worrying times - it could turn very nasty! Old enmities linger.
Re: Catalunya
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2017 10:00 pm
by Smivs
Yes, it's hard to see a good outcome to this.
Re: Catalunya
Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2017 1:21 am
by Cody
But she said the people of Catalonia "must have the ability to determine their own future".
Not too often that I find myself in accord with Holyrood, but I'm inclined to agree.
Re: Catalunya
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 11:03 pm
by Cody
With more than 99% of votes counted, Citizens (Cs) had 25%, winning 36 seats in the 135-seat chamber. But the pro-independence parties Together for Catalonia, Republican Left of Catalonia and Popular Unity were together on course to win a total of 70 seats, giving them a majority.
High turnout - over 80% it seems.