The situation in Spain is starting to get confused, as the new Catalan Parliament, which emerged from 27's September elections, was expected to vote in favor of the secession of Catalonia from Spain. According to Spanish media 72 deputies of the Catalan House voted for pro while 63 against.
However, the issue is not at all simple. As was also expected after the House's expected decision, the Spanish government was also ready. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rachoy announced on Monday he would file an urgent appeal to the Supreme Court to cancel the resolution on the autonomy voted by the Catalan Parliament.
According to international media, "the newly elected parliament approved the resolution that gives the green light for the creation of an independent, democratic state of Catalonia which will no longer be bound by the decisions of the Spanish institutions and especially the Constitutional Court, the highest judicial body in Spain. ».
The resolution also provides for the start of parliamentary work to establish an independent tax administration and a social security system.
Catalonia has about 7.5 million inhabitants, while per capita income reaches 29.000 euros. In the economy, Catalonia represents 20% of Spain's GDP and the blow to the rest of the Kingdom in the case of secession will be enormous.
The resolution in favor of secession effectively launches the so-called "Roadmap to Independence". It is worth noting that the resolution was proposed by the Catalan independence parties that won the local elections in September. It is the Catalan party "Junts pel Si" and "Popular Unity Candidacy" (CUP).
