Elections were held yesterday: Catalonia election: Separatists win majority; "Mr Mas told the BBC he would consult the people on independence within the next four years...A referendum would be illegal under the current Spanish constitution, and Spain's ruling Popular Party is likely to block any attempts for constitutional change." (BBC News - Catalonia election: Separatists win majority)
Polls show up to 57 per cent of Catalans would vote yes to independence...
The current Presidents Party lost seats but remains the largest single Party with 50 (down from 62) out of 135 total seats but "Overall, with 97 per cent of the vote counted Sunday, pro-independence parties secured 74 seats, making it likely that a Scottish style referendum would be held within four years." Catalonia poll: Spain's unity put to the test as voters take step towards independence - Telegraph
What happens if they hold an independence referendum? It's illegal after all.
Polls show up to 57 per cent of Catalans would vote yes to independence...
The current Presidents Party lost seats but remains the largest single Party with 50 (down from 62) out of 135 total seats but "Overall, with 97 per cent of the vote counted Sunday, pro-independence parties secured 74 seats, making it likely that a Scottish style referendum would be held within four years." Catalonia poll: Spain's unity put to the test as voters take step towards independence - Telegraph
What happens if they hold an independence referendum? It's illegal after all.
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