Reuters: Catalan separatists seen close to absolute majority: exit poll
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Pro-independence parties in Spain’s economic powerhouse Catalonia were seen in a position to keep their absolute majority of seats in regional elections on Thursday based on an exit poll.
No official results have yet been published and it was unclear if final results would match the poll, published by La Vanguardia newspaper as polling stations closed.
But if confirmed, the projection would open a new, uncertain chapter in Spain’s worst political crisis in decades and cast serious doubts over Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s capacity to draw a line the crisis, which has damaged Spain’s economy and prompted a business exodus from Catalonia.
The separatist parties were seen getting 67-71 seats in the 135-seat assembly, the poll showed. The unionist bloc would garner 55 to 62 seats while the local offshoot of anti-austerity party Podemos would get 7 to 8 seats.
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WNU Editor: It looks like the secessionists have won .... even with their leaders in jail or in exile. If these results hold .... this is a huge rebuke to Madrid.
More News On Pro-Independence Parties Nearing Victory In Catalonia, Spain
Catalonia polls close after voters turn out in force – live updates -- The Guardian
The Latest: Voting ends in Catalonia regional election -- AP
Live: Catalan voter participation slightly higher than 2015 elections -- France 24
Day of truth in Catalonia's independence drive as region votes -- Reuters
Turnout up 5 percentage points in divisive Catalan election -- AP
Catalonia election: Voters split over ties with Spain -- BBC
Catalan secessionist parties poised to secure absolute majority in regional vote – exit polls -- RT
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