A A. BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s prime minister and Catalonia's leader met Wednesday to restart negotiations in hopes of finding a solution to the ongoing political crisis caused by the region’s separatist movement. Updated 19:45. The move by Mariano Rajoy is regarded as a violation of democracy and sparks outrage in the Catalonian population and in … Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said Friday his government has reached a "critical point" as it seeks to use emergency measures to stop Catalonia's separatist bid. Mariano Rajoy feared that Benjamin Netanyahu would empathize with Catalan nationalism.For this reason, the former Spanish prime minister threatened Israel with recognizing the state of Palestine if the Jewish state showed any support to Catalan independence as the movement gathered strength in 2013.This is asserted by Madrid digital daily Vozpopuli which says the evidence … Even acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who had previously been among those most open to dialogue, has hardened his stance in recent days, promising to … Catalonia revolted against King Philip IV of Spain – In the 15th century, Catalonia lost its autonomy … Even acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who had previously been among those most open to dialogue, has hardened his stance in recent days, promising to toughen criminal laws against separatism after right-wingers said he was too soft on Catalonia. Samuel Sanchez (EL PAÍS) For his part, Albert Rivera of Ciudadanos slammed the “humiliation” that, in his opinion, is represented by the need for a rapporteur to facilitate dialogue in Catalonia. With calls for Catalonia’s independence on the rise, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has told local media there will be no referendum that "puts into question the sovereignty of the Spanish people" while he is head of the center-right government. Last month, just before the election, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez cracked down on Puigneró’s attempt to wrest control of Catalonia’s internet policy from Madrid. MADRID — Spain’s prime minister on Wednesday urged Catalonia’s leaders to back down from their bid to gain independence for the region, a day before a … Spain’s government made no immediate comment on the arrest. Updated 1309 GMT (2109 HKT) June 22, 2021. In the weeks and months to come, the crisis could lead to the fall of the Spanish government, and the Catalonian one at that. The dream of an imminent independent Catalan state has been shattered for now, but those Catalans who support independence are more alienated from Spain than ever before. with Catalonia. The Spanish government aggressively moved to squash Catalonia’s growing independence movement Saturday when Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced plans to dissolve the regional government, remove elected leaders as soon as possible and hold new elections. Reflecting on the development, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy called for calm and maintained that the rule of law would be restored in Catalonia, the epicentre of Spain’s territorial crisis. Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy attends a session of the Upper House of Parliament in Madrid on October 27, 2017. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Catalonian regional president Pere Aragonès, right, meet at the headquarter of the Government of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. Alana Moceri Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Expectations are … In a television address after polls closed Sunday in the northeastern region, Rajoy said the great majority of Catalans did not “follow the script of the secessionists.” He gave no proof for that statement. There appears to be no real road map to independence and the movement seems to have stalled. First Minister Josep-Lluís Carod-Rovira: Republican Left of Catalonia: 29 November 2006: … Britain would not recognise a declaration of independence by Catalonia, Prime Minister Theresa May told her Spanish counterpart as the crisis continues following the … (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Catalonian regional president Pere Aragonès, right, are seen at the headquarters of the Catalonia government in Barcelona, on Wednesday. Grappling on the brink Spain faces a constitutional crisis over Catalonia Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy may have to set up a parallel government to stop secession. Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy rejected the result and denied that Catalonia had held a legal referendum. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sat down with regional president Pere Aragonès at the seat of the Catalan government in downtown Barcelona. While the prime minister aggressively fights to keep hold of Catalan revenue, the escalated tensions between Spain and Catalonia have already cost the nation billions in revenue and economic growth. The prime minister of Spain has two requests for the leader of Catalonia. The arrest will no doubt add turbulence to a renewed effort to seek an end to Spain’s territorial conflict over Catalonia. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez described the pardons as being "best for … Expectations are low for any huge advances from the meeting which has caused a rift within the separatist camp. This year, a new Catalan government has been formed, led by Pere Aragonès of the Catalan Republican Left (ERC). Catalonia independence: Spain pushes to remove leaders. Spanish Prime Minister seeks formal response from Catalan government before triggering article 155 of … The negotiations began in February 2020 between Sánchez, of the Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), and then-Catalan President Quim Torra. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy left the nation breathless when he announced the steps he wants to take to crush the separatist movement in the prosperous Catalonia region. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in a recent file photo. Nine leaders were jailed for sedition over a failed independence attempt in … But only one meeting between the leaders was held before the pandemic postponed the talks. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/spain-catalonia-pardons-1.6075184 The Spanish government will administer Catalonia directly from Madrid subject to approval by the Senate, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said at a press conference. The prime minister's office announced Wednesday that Sánchez and Aragonès will meet in Madrid on June 29, exactly one week after the pardons, in … The move by Mariano Rajoy is regarded as a violation of democracy and sparks outrage in the Catalonian population and in … Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy insists there has been no independence vote in Catalonia. BARCELONA (Reuters) - Spain's prime minister and Catalonia's regional leader said their positions on independence remained "very far apart," after … Spain’s prime minister and Catalonia's leader met on Wednesday to restart negotiations hoping to find a solution to the ongoing political crisis over separatist demands. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain on Wednesday held a long-awaited meeting with his regional counterpart in Catalonia to seek an end to Spain’s territorial conflict, four years after a failed Catalan secession attempt and 18 months after a first round of negotiations was abruptly curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic.. Spain's prime minister tried, and failed, to strong-arm Catalonia. With the health picture worsening, Castex said that French authorities are "in discussion" with their Spanish and Catalan counterparts to "make sure that the flow from Spain to France remains as limited as possible." Manu Fernandez - Pool/Getty Images July 9, 2021, 5:27 AM On June 22, Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez riled both sides of the Catalan independence debate … Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez steps out of the Moncloa … Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (L) and president of Catalonia's regional government Artur Mas pose before a meeting at the Moncloa place in Madrid on July 30, 2014. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the timing of the talks after he met with the separatist president of Catalonia, Quim Torra, in Barcelona. ... Catalonia’s campaign to break away has … But anti-independence opposition in Catalonia says Carles Puigdemont, still in Brussels, cannot lead "via WhatsApp or as a hologram." BARCELONA/MADRID (Reuters) - The fight over Catalan independence has been thrust to the forefront of Spanish politics ahead of elections on Sunday, with street clashes, torched cars and smashed windows fuelling a hardening stance against separatists amongst political parties. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sat down with regional president Pere Aragonès at the seat of the Catalan government in downtown Barcelona. Immediately after the vote, the Spanish Senate approved Article 155, which allows the government to take control over Catalonia. Spain’s PM demands clarity from Catalonia on independence Addressing Spain's parliament, PM Rajoy said he rejected offers of mediation in the Catalonia crisis, and called for respect of Spanish law. The prime minister’s team is searching for all kinds of precedent and arguments focused on justice, fairness and above all the concept of “public interest” – i.e. By Al Goodman, CNN. He added that Madrid wants to curb the powers of the Catalan parliament. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the two-hour meeting with regional president Pere Aragonès was important to continue mending relations between their governments, but that there would be no quick fix to the secession conundrum. People wave flags of Catalonia and Spain as they celebrate a holiday known as "Dia de la Hispanidad" or Spain's National Day in Barcelona, Spain, Oct. 12, … The result is an enduring stalemate. While Israel is unlikely to support Catalonia, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last month was one of the only leaders in the world to come out … "We have reached a critical point," Rajoy told a press conference following an EU leaders summit in Brussels that backed his conservative government. Former Catalan Prime Minister Carles Puigdemont has been arrested on the Italian Mediterranean island of Sardinia. The various ministers (Catalan: consellers) are also appointed by the President of the Generalitat. Ministers need not be deputies in the parliament, as they have an automatic right to intervene in parliamentary debates. (nominated by Together for Catalonia) Natàlia Garriga Minister of Culture 26 May 2021 … Catalonia, autonomous community and historic region of Spain. Spain's prime minister tried, and failed, to strong-arm Catalonia. At present, the favorite communities to receive this project are, in that order, Aragon, Extremadura and the Valencian Country. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Wednesday that there will not be an independence referendum in Catalonia because the Socialist Party (PSOE) he leads “will never ever accept it.” It follows, in the Court's view, that the people of Catalonia are part of the people of Spain, which according to the Constitution is the only subject endowed with the sovereign power to decide on matters of territorial integrity. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of … The President of the Generalitat is the head of government: he or she may also appoint a First Minister (Catalan: Conseller (a) primer (a)) to serve as their deputy, although since 2006 the office has been replaced by that of the Vice-President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, who must be approved by the Parliament of Catalonia. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has confirmed plans to pardon Catalan separatists this week.
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