Pro-independence supporters ready to “defend the Parliament”
Citizens circle the Catalan chamber amid fears that Spanish police could break in to stop the independence declaration
Citizens circle the Catalan chamber amid fears that Spanish police could break in to stop the independence declaration
They intend to vote on motion with measures to legitimize Catalan state immediately
Catalan Parliament and Spanish Senate expected to hold contradictory votes at the same time
The session will continue into Friday with a declaration of independence back on the table
Catalan Parliament meeting at 6pm to decide next steps as Spain votes to suspend self-rule in the Senate
Catalan president, government ministers and JxSí lawmakers meet to outline the next steps to be taken after Catalan self-rule suspension
Vice-president Junqueras says Spain has left “no other option”
Both unilateral declaration of independence and application of Article 155 opposed by president of chamber
Catalá states that Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution will be enforced even if the Catalan president calls for snap elections
Left-wing party ERC would be the most voted, with pro-independence parties obtaining 47.9% of votes
Pro-indy parties plan to hold a plenary session a day before the Spanish government ratifies the takeover
The crime carries a prison sentence of up to 30 years
Demonstration motto: “Free Jordi Sánchez. Free Jordi Cuixart. In defense of rights and liberties”