The Catalan Labyrinth

... entire Catalan government from office. Madrid assumed control of Catalonia’s police, revenue and expenditures, telecommunications, e-communications, and audiovisual means. Rajoy called elections to the regional parliament to be held within six months. Spain’s government described this step as harsh, yet commensurate ... ... and the Citizens. This support is of crucial importance. When Puigdemont embarked on his risky venture, he must have counted ... ... infringement upon democratic freedoms, and it also supported holding a referendum coordinated with the Spanish government. Instead of ...