Spanish authorities allowed the participation of the ex-head of Catalonia in the elections

The representative of the Spanish Government Inigo Mendes de Vigo said that the official Madrid is not objected to the participation of the former chairman of the Zeneralite (Government) of Catalonia Carles Puchdemon in the regional elections in Catalonia, Reuters reports.

Recall that Spain took advantage of the 155th article of the Constitution, which in certain cases allows us to deprive Catalonia of the status of autonomy and take control of it for direct control from Madrid. The Spanish king appointed Mariano Prime Minister Mariana Rakhoy, and he delegated the duties assigned to his deputy-Deputy Prime Minister Saance de Santamaria. On December 21, elections in the region were scheduled.

However, the ex-head of the Government of Catalonia, Carles Puchdemon, said that despite the decision of the Spanish authorities, Zheeneralitat continues to act as if there were no directives from Madrid, and promised to "continue resistance in a peaceful, civilian non-violent manner and build a new country."

Inigo Mendes de Vigo said that if Puchdemon wants to continue his policy, “this is his right,” and noted: “I think he must prepare for the next election. I am absolutely sure that if Puchdemon takes part in these elections, he will be able to make democratic resistance ”(quote for RBC ).

The representative of the Spanish authorities promised that the Spanish authorities will respond with an “intellect and common sense” to the reluctance of Puchdemon to accept a decree on retired.