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Posted on Feb 15, 2021
Catalonia Spain: Separatists set to boost majority in regional parliament
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Separatist parties in Spain's semi-autonomous Catalonia region will boost their majority in the local parliament, near-complete results suggest.
With more than 99% of votes counted, the three parties are on course to get 74 seats in the 135-strong assembly, up from 70 in the outgoing parliament.
That would allow them to govern, despite splits on major issues.
Meanwhile, the unionist Socialist Party also looks likely to win a large share of the vote.
Turnout in Sunday's election was just over 53%, the lowest in modern times.
With more than 99% of votes counted, the three parties are on course to get 74 seats in the 135-strong assembly, up from 70 in the outgoing parliament.
That would allow them to govern, despite splits on major issues.
Meanwhile, the unionist Socialist Party also looks likely to win a large share of the vote.
Turnout in Sunday's election was just over 53%, the lowest in modern times.
Catalonia Spain: Separatists set to boost majority in regional parliament
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All of northern Spain is in some form of turmoil. I walked the Camino de Santiago in 18 and there were a lot of separatist banners most of the way. Personally, I think they are better off remaining in Spain but no telling what will happen. I have a feeling that China is pushing this to get more ports for their ships.
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