Catalonia’s parliament approved on Wednesday a declaration of sovereignty signalling a referendum to separate the northeastern region from Spain.

The non-binding and largely symbolic resolution - which states that the people of Catalonia have a democratic right to decide on their sovereignty - was passed with 85 votes for, 41 against and two abstentions in the 135-seat legislature. Two deputies were absent and five refused to vote.

The ruling Convergence and Union (CiU) political … [Read More]

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