Reuters: Catalonia baulks at formal independence declaration to allow talks
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Catalonia’s leader balked at making a formal declaration of independence from Spain on Tuesday, calling for talks with Madrid over the region’s future in a gesture that eased fears of immediate unrest in the heart of the euro zone.
In a much-anticipated speech to the Catalan parliament, ringed by thousands of protesters and hundreds of armed police, Carles Puigdemont made only a symbolic declaration, claiming a mandate to launch secession but suspending any formal steps to that end.
His remarks disappointed many of his supporters who had gathered outside, waving Catalan flags in the expectation that he would move a formal independence motion to the assembly.
But the speech pleased financial markets, boosting the euro on hopes that his gesture would mark a de-escalation of Spain’s worst political crisis since an attempted military coup in 1981.
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WNU Editor: The hard-core separatists are disappointed .... but Catalonia is not ready to jump into the abyss.
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A Declaration of Independence, Sort of, for Catalonia -- New York Times
Separatist backers disappointed as Catalonia's regional leader stops short of declaring independence from Spain -- Los Angeles Times
Catalonia stops short of formal independence declaration to allow talks -- Reuters
Spain's Catalonia Nears Possible Independence Proclamation Despite Madrid Warnings -- NBC
Catalan leader says region earned right to independence, seeks political solution -- USA TODAY
Catalan leader proclaims independence but calls for talks with Madrid -- The Hill
Catalonia independence declaration signed and suspended -- BBC
Catalonia's President Carles Puigdemont Hits Pause on Independence -- TIME
Catalonia's leader says the region earned independence but suspends the process in favor of dialogue -- Business Insider
Spain Catalan crisis: Reaction to Puigdemont from Madrid and Barcelona -- BBC News
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