Catalon also officially confirms that it does not follow the laws of Spain

Foreign affairs spokesman Raul Rome told “BBC” that the central government was acting against the will of the Catalans, writes Periscopi.

Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has announced plans to dismiss the region's government and limit some of its parliament's freedoms.

separatist parties in Catalonia will later discuss their plans.

The Spanish Senate is expected to approve government measures Friday, along with a proposal for new regional elections.

How did we get here?

The Catalan government, led by President Carles Puigdemont, said 43% said they had participated in this vote, where 90% favour independence.

The Unionists' parties, who won about 40% of the vote in the 2015 Catalan elections, boycotted the vote and many supporters of independence stayed away, arguing it was not valid.

Romeva said Catalonia's people had voted for independence, and the Spanish government needed to admit it.

Commenting on the possibility of direct Madrid rule, he added: “How can the European Union live with that situation? How can EU democracy survive, and how can they be reliable if they allow that to happen?

What happens next?

Puigdemont has said his government will not accept direct rule by official Madrid.

In addition to removing Carles Puigdemont from all his powers, the central government will also seek to take over local Catalonia police and its public broadcasters, TV3./Periscopi/