Monday, November 26, 2012

12-11-27 Catalonia elections - a win for the drive for independence


Catalonia election: Separatists win majority

CiU leader Artur Mas (25 Nov)Catalan President Artur Mas says he will consult the people on independence within four years
Voters in Spain's Catalonia region have given a majority to parties seeking Catalan independence.
However, Catalan President Artur Mas, who called the early election and pushed for independence, lost seats.
His centre-right CiU remains the largest bloc, winning 50 seats out of 135, down from 62 last time.
The left-wing separatist ERC won 21 seats. But a BBC correspondent says despite their combined majority, the parties may be unable to work together.
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