Catalan leader says Madrid cannot block independence referendum

In an interview published on the 2 February 2014, the catalonian leader Artur Mas said that Spain could not block a non-binding vote on Catalan independence that could become the basis for negotiations on Catalonia's future.

ESO: Background information: Catalan assembly approves motion to seek leave to hold self-rule referendum http://www.europeansources.info/record/catalan-assembly-approves-motion-to-seek-leave-to-hold-self-rule-referendum/

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