Spainish court blocks move by Catalonia’s parliament to declare independence

Spain’s Constitutional Court has blocked a proposed move by Catalonia parliament in which regional leaders were expected to unilaterally declare independence next Monday after holding a banned referendum.

On Thursday, the Constitutional Court ruled to block the parliamentary meeting called for Monday while it considers an appeal made against it, according to a spokesperson.

Read also: Despite opposition, Catalonia moves to declare independence on Monday

The session had been called to debate the results of Catalonia’s banned October 1 referendum, which returned a 90 percent vote in favour of breaking away from Spain, according to local officials.

The move by Catalonia to declare independence is regarded as a rupture that threatens the foundations of Spain‘s young democracy, even as the central government steps up attempt to crack down on Catalans’ push for secession.

 

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