Parliament urges president Torra to face a confidence vote or call a snap election

Motion prospers as pro-independence CUP refrains from backing the government

Catalan president Quim Torra in parliament (by ACN)
Catalan president Quim Torra in parliament (by ACN) / ACN

ACN | Barcelona

April 4, 2019 04:59 PM

The Catalan parliament has passed a motion urging president Quim Torra to "face a confidence vote immediately or call a snap election.”

Despite growing criticism from the opposition, the pro-independence leader has already ruled out both calling fresh polls and a vote of confidence on his government.

The motion, put forward by the Socialists, was approved by a narrow margin of 62 votes in favor and 61 against.