Tuesday, August 02, 2016

#SPAIN: Gov't Takes Catalan Separatist Legislators To Court Again, Seeks To Nullify Secession Moves

[world politics news]


Spain has asked the Constitutional Court to nullify a text approved by Catalonia's parliament urging the region to push ahead with its independence drive, warning separatist lawmakers of severe consequences. The text passed on July 29 outlines the steps Catalonia - a northeastern region of 7.5 million people that is divided over splitting from Spain - needs to take to defend its right to self-determination.

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