Spain urges Catalan election to settle independence crisis

173 views · Published 6 October 2017 · 0:28 · Indexed 30 October 2026

Channel: CGTN · 2017 · News & Politics

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During a press conference on Friday, the Spanish government spokesman Ignacio Mendez de Vigo urged Catalonia to hold a regional election to settle the political crisis sparked by Catalan separatist leaders' drive for independence. Earlier in the day, Spain passed a law making it easier for businesses in Catalonia to move operations elsewhere. The economy ministry said the measure was in response to demand from the business sector having difficulties running business in the unrest. 

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