The Government of the Generalitat, which the Spanish executives consider to have ceased, has issued a statement from Brussels regarding the quotations of President Puigdemont and the Councilors tomorrow to the National Court: https://twitter.com/thespainreport/status/925815465850621952 The statement, which is faced with “The legitimate government of the Generalitat de Catalunya“, denounces what it considers a “political trial” with a…
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Puigdemont tests EU values
At press conference in Brussels the President of self-proclaimed Catalan Republic Carles Puigdemont said he accepted the snap elections in Catalonia, called by Spain’s central government, on condition the result would be accepted, and he also confirmed that he was not seeking asylum in Belgium, but he needs guarantees against criminalization of political activities for…
Puigdemont in Brussels in search for diplomatic solution
Today President of self-proclaimed Catalan Republic Carles Puigdemont visits Brussels for a number of high-profile meeting in Belgium government and with the EU diplomats. Although the visit is not advertised, there is an understanding that the EU institutions and Belgium government face a pressure from Madrid, and the situation is delicate and fragile, so the…
Finland and Argentina to recognise Catalonia
The European Commission declined any comments on birth of Catalan Republic, however the president of the EU Council Donald Tusk confirmed via social media the position the bloc took previously towards events in the “Land of Castles” – Catalunya. For EU nothing changes. Spain remains our only interlocutor. I hope the Spanish government favours force…
Parliament to declare Catalan Republic
Parliament in Barcelona debates two resolutions: the Declaration of the Republic of Catalonia, and call for negotiations with Madrid. Text to be approved today by Catalan Parliament declares Republic and calls for negotiations. #Catalonia https://t.co/BohJSxg40Q — DIPLOCAT (@CataloniaPD) October 27, 2017 Catalan government said all the efforts to launch a dialogue with Madrid were exhausted,…
Senate ovation to Rajoy for Catalonia direct rule
Prime minister Mariano Rajoy requested the approval of the Senate for invoking Article 155 of the Constitution of Kingdom of Spain to stop the “continuous process of anti-democratic decisions” and introduce a direct rule over Catalonia. El Gobierno de España asume con responsabilidad su obligación: defender la ley, la convivencia y los derechos de todos…
700 mayors invited for declaration of Catalan independence
The debate of future of Catalonia continued in Madrid, and Barcelona, while central government is vowing to restore ‘legality’ in line with the Constitution, regional leaders prepare for declaration of independence in case the Senate votes for invoking direct rule over Catalonia on Friday, 27 October, after a month of stand-off. #CatalanPresident has invited 700+…
Madrid predicts ‘misery’ for Catalonia outside Spain
In case of declaration of independence of Catalonia Madrid will order an exodus of all enterprises to doom the rebellious region to misery. The war of words between Madrid and Barcelona intensified as a deadline of activation of Article 155, taking Catalonia under direct control of Madrid, looms. The Sénate has to vote of the…
Catalans prepare response to Madrid
According to Catalan News the Declaration of independence is back for consideration after Spain’s Prime minister Mariano Rajoy has rejected a dialogue on the outcome of the referendum #1oct. Almost a month later there is no clarity on Catalonia status, or any attempt from Catalan leaders to define it, in hope to establish a constructive exchange on…
Puigdemont visit to Madrid cancelled
Contradictory information circulates around a possible Catalan independence leader Carles Puigdemont visit to Madrid on Thursday, October 26, to explain his position on independence to the Sénate, and try to stop the national government imposing direct control on the region. However the latest statements suggest president Carles Puigdemont cancelled his visit. Catalonia protesters will surround…
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