Catalans’ push for more home rule sparks referendum call

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Series Details 25.1.06
Publication Date 25/01/2006
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Spain's opposition Popular party called on 24 January 2006 for a nationwide referendum on whether the region of Catalonia should be granted more home rule. The dispute has polarised the country, upset the military and caused divisions within the ruling Socialist party.

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