On October 27th, Catalan pro-independence parties submitted a resolution to
the Catalan Parliament proposing that Catalonia splits from the Kingdom of Spain.
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has said that he would block any
independence initiatives.
The Junts pel Si
(“Together for Yes”) and CUP hope that the
nine point resolution will be adopted in early November. The first article reads :
The
“democratic mandate based on the result of the
elections held on September 27, is aimed at creation of independent and
sovereign Catalan state”. The second one declares the beginning of the state creation process while the third one initiates an
“open, inclusive and active constituent civil process aimed at building a foundation for the future Catalan constitution.” The third
"
Beginning of participatory, open, integrated, active citizen
constituent process to prepare the foundation of the future Catalan
Constitution.".
And the next ones:
4) Asks the future Government to adopt the necessary measures to realize these declarations.
5)
Consider it pertinent to begin within 30 days passing three laws on
Constituent Process, Social Security as well as Tax Agency.
6)
This Parliament, as vessel of sovereignty and expression of constitutent
power, notes that this Parliament, constituent process will not be
subject to decisions of Spanish state institutions, specially the
Spanish Constituional Court which it considers delegitimized and without
authority due to the Ruling on Catalonia's Statute of Autonomy in June,
2010 despite it having been passed in referendum by the people, among other things.
7)
Will adopt necessary measures to begin disconnecting democratically,
massively, sustainedly, and peacefully from the Spanish State in order
to empower the citizenry on all levels, and based on open, active,
integrating participation.
8) Asks future Government to follow
only those regulations/mandates which come from this legitimate,
democratic Chamber in order to safeguard the fundamental rights which
may be affected by decisions of Spanish State institutions.
9)
Declares will to open negotiations in order to carry out democratic
mandate to create an independent Catalan state in form of a Republic,
and hereby makes such known to Spanish State, European Union and
international community.
By other way Carme Forcadell, former chairwoman of the Catalan National Assembly
(Assemblea Nacional Catalana, ANC) was elected as Speaker of the new
Catalan Parliament. ANC is a leading civil movement which has organized
last massive rallies for independence.
The first session of the new Catalan regional parliament began on October
26th morning and Carme was elected with 77 votes in favour versus 57
"none of the above". As well as the expected the pro independence
coalition "Junts Pel Sí"(Together For Yes) and CUP support, Catalunya Sí
Que Es Pot MPs also voted for Ms. Forcadell. She said: "Thank you
everyone. Very happy, honored and proud to preside Catalan Parliament.
Now we start walking."
Voting is taking place for the other members of the Speaker's table.
The pro-secession electoral list Junts Pel Sí is
expected to control a majority of the seats, four out of seven, with the
other three likely to go to Ciudadanos, the Spanish Socialist Party and
Catalunya Sí Que Es Pot.
*"Junts Pel Sí"(Together For Yes). Transversal coalition for independence (CDC, ERC, MÉS, DxC...)
CUP (Popular Unity Candidacy). Anti capitalists for independence.
Catalunya Sí Que Es Pot (Catalolia Yes We Can). Left for self-determination, both unionists and independentists.