Catalans voted in a bitterly-contested referendum which descended into chaos. The national government says the poll is illegal and its result will be dismissed. Schools became battlegrounds as Spanish police used force to try and shut down the ballot.
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced Saturday he’ll dissolve Catalonia’s government and exercise direct control over the region of 7.5 million people. The announcement is intended to stop the independence movement in Catalonia, which voted to secede in a referendum this month. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports on the roots of Catalan separatism.
Tensions are rising in Catalonia.
Catalan Vote For Independence Sends Spain Into Chaos
Your opinion counts!
Leave your comments below
President Ursula von der Leyen debates priorities ahead of hard winter at the State of the European Union #SOTEU at…
More than two million refugees have now been forced to flee their homes in Ukraine to find safety in neighbouring…
The European Commission proposed an outline of a plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas, in…
In response to Russian President Putin’s unprecedented and unprovoked military attack against Ukraine, the EU is responding by adopting a…
Finish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will change the debate around NATO membership within her country.…
EU leaders held a joint press conference with NATO Secretary-General sending the message that the world can see that unity…
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.