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Catalonia to declare immediate independence if 'yes' wins referendum

Madrid is steadfast in its opposition to such a vote, which it considers a threat to Spain's unity.

04.07.2017

Catalonia will declare independence "immediately" if a majority of the Spanish region's voters opt for independence in a Scotland-style referendum called for October, its ruling coalition said Tuesday.

"If the majority of votes are for creating a Catalan republic, obviously independence will have to be declared immediately," said Gabriela Serra, a member of the separatist coalition that governs Catalonia.