Madrid responded to Catalan independence by introducing direct rule and abolishing autonomy
The Spanish Senate voted to activate Article 155 of the country's Constitution, which provides for the introduction of direct rule in Catalonia, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports.
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BREAKING: Spain's Senate approves proposals to take control of Catalonia shortly after Catalan parliament votes for independence.
- The Associated Press (@AP) 27th of October 2017
“The Spanish Senate has approved proposals to take control of Catalonia after the Catalan parliament voted for independence,” the report said.
As is known, Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution allows the central government to take coercive measures to ensure that an autonomous region fulfills its constitutional obligations.
As the BBC reports on Twitter, citing Spanish media, Rajoy will hold an extraordinary government meeting in the coming hours.
Recall as PolitNavigator previously reported, The Catalan parliament today voted in favor of a resolution that declares independence from Spain. 70 deputies voted “for”, 10 were against, two abstained.
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