Catalan regional president Quim Torra has issued an ultimatum to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over the wealthy northeastern region’s future. Catalan regional president Quim Torra has issued an ultimatum to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over the wealthy northeastern region’s future. Mr Torra indicated he could deny Mr Sanchez the votes he needs to approve the national budget in Spain’s parliament unless the government proposes an independence referendum in Catalonia by next month. Mr Torra, a leading secessionist, said in a speech in Barcelona that Catalan separatist parties will not back Mr Sanchez in parliament if their demand for a vote on self-determination is not met. “Our patience… is not endless,” Mr Torra said.

Source: Irish Independent October 02, 2018 18:45 UTC