Catalonia Referendum:
Catalonia Seek for International Mediation in Madrid Stand off
Catalonia secessionist leader, Charles
Puigdemont called for international mediation in respond to Madrid stand-off on
Monday, 2 October 2017. He stated “It is
not a domestic matter” and “obvious that we need mediation”. He also added “We
don’t want traumatic break … We want a new understanding with Spanish state”.
The referendum ended with 95 per cent counted , 90.1 per cent vote ‘Yes’, on a
turnout of 2.26 million out of 5.34 million registered voters on Sunday, 1
October 2019. However, the Spanish Supreme Court rejected the result because it
is illegal, according to Spain Constitution 1978. In response to political
crisis, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy met leaders of other political parties and
his conservative government to create a joint response to the crisis. He also
appreciated and expressed its gratitude to the European leaders that respect
the Spain Constitution.
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http://www.reuters.com/article/us-spain-politics-catalonia/catalan-leader-calls-for-international-mediation-in-madrid-stand-off-idUSKCN1C70M2
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