BARCELONA - Pro-independence groups began protest marches Catalonia on Wednesday against the jailing of nine separatist leaders, ing by Spanish government that it will step in if needed to guarantee security... ..…
The EU refused to condemn the Spanish government and its use of brutal repression. ... In 2017, they urged “negotiation” and an attempt to secure an agreement between the Catalonia and Spanish government. . ..…
These leaders are in an impossible situation, shedding crocodile tears at the sentences and claiming to support the protests, but also cracking down on them with force to maintain 'law and order' and, most importantly, to avoid further confrontation with the Spanish state, which is cleverly leaning..…
Scottish MEP Sheila Ritchie (from the liberal Renew group) said on Twitter that 'the Spanish government has not handled this issue well'. . 'I will ask the Spanish government to engage in constructive dialogue to map out a way for Catalonia,' she added. . ..…
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