Catalonia, Spain Expulsion of top public office Independent repulsion strengthens September 29, 5:54
In Spain, the head of the northeastern state of Catalonia, where the independence movement is active, has been banished from public office for failing to comply with the orders of the Central Election Commission over last year's parliamentary elections, and independence groups are increasing their opposition. ..
Catalonia in northeastern Spain has a thriving independence movement against the backdrop of its own language and culture, and three years ago, after a referendum, the state parliament unilaterally declared independence and was in fierce conflict with the central government. I did.
Catalunya's top and independent chief minister, Tora, did not comply with the Central Election Commission's order to remove it during last year's parliamentary elections, with a banner appealing to the state government's building for independence. He was accused of disobedience, and in December last year, a local high court sentenced him to one year and six months in expulsion from public office, and Mr. Tora appealed.
On the 28th, the Spanish Supreme Court dismissed Mr. Tora's complaint and issued a decision in support of the High Court's decision, and Mr. Tora was dismissed after the decision was finalized.
Independents have reinforced the Supreme Court's ruling, calling for protests, saying that "banners are not a crime within the scope of free speech."
Catalonia, where Barcelona, one of Spain's leading tourist destinations, is located, has been hit hard economically by the spread of the new coronavirus, and there are concerns about infection control and economic impact due to political turmoil.