Spanish parliament rejects Catalonia referendum

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Series Details 09.04.14
Publication Date 09/04/2014
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Catalonia President Artur Mas said on the 8 April 2014 he would forge ahead with his region's plans to hold a referendum on independence in November 2014 after Spain's parliament overwhelmingly rejected the petition.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.euractiv.com/sections/elections/spanish-parliament-rejects-catalonia-referendum-301433
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