7 minutes agoThe Catalon Crisis, New Developments in Madrid
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(9 years ago)The Spanish Parliamentary Commission held its first meeting to discuss the 155 resolution of the Constitution, as the Spanish government is striving for direct rule over the Catalonian region. Reactions came from opposition party leader Pablo Iglesias, who said Catalan leader Puigdemont has his right to appear in the Senate after [...]
Iglesias underlined at the meeting that the Spanish government has failed. It is expected this Friday that the Senate in Madrid will vote to establish direct Spain's governance in Catalonia.
The Spanish parliamentary commission's meeting this Tuesday is held in Madrid to discuss the Catalonia independence crisis.
The meeting, held in the Senate in Madrid, focused on talks on how Article 155 can be implemented.
There have been reactions and Replica from Pablo Iglesias, the leader of the Spanish opposition Podemos party, during this meeting.
After the meeting, Iglesias sharply criticised Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's government for mishandling the crisis between the two countries.
The party leader Podemos also said that Catalan President Puigdemont has his right to come to the Senate and that any kind of dialogue is essential in this situation.
According to him, Puigdemont's arrival in the Spanish Senate would benefit both sides. Iglesias underlined that what concerned him most is how the political stalemate in Catalonia will be resolved.
The leader of the Podemos party underlined to the media that the Spanish government always acts outside the law and votes against Congress decisions.
Some of our government's top leaders are in prisons”, Pablo Iglesias said.
Earlier, the government of Spain established its full authority over Catalonia, activating Resolution 155 of the Constitution, which allows for direct control of the Catalonian region and the dissolution of the Catalan parliament, broadcasts Oranews.
Prime Minister Mariano Rahoi warned that he will announce new elections within six months to stop the Catalan leaders from declaring independence.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Catalan regional government said it would appeal Article 155's application to the Constitutional Court.
On Friday, the Senate in Madrid is expected to vote to establish direct Spain's governance in the Catalonia region.
However, Catalan lawmakers will hold their parliamentary meeting this Thursday.
