Parliament of Catalonia
The Parliament of Catalonia (Catalan: Parlament de Catalunya, IPA: [pəɾləˈmen də kətəˈluɲə]; Spanish: Parlamento de Cataluña; Occitan: Parlament de Catalonha) is the unicameral legislature of the autonomous community of Catalonia. It is made-up of 135 deputies (diputats/deputats/diputados), who are elected every four years. The Parliament building is located in Ciutadella Park, Barcelona.
The most recent parliamentary elections were held on 21 December 2017. October 1st independence referendum results, the Parliament of Catalonia declared independence from Spain on 27 October 2017 with a vote of 70–10. In response, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy dissolved the Parliament and called for a snap regional election.[1]
Parliament Of Catalonia Media
Facade of the Palace of Parliament
Session chamber of the Palace of Parliament
Catalan expresident Carles Puigdemont gives a speech at the Parliament of Catalonia on 10 October 2017
Meeting room of the Bureau of the Parliament of Catalonia
Debate on the general political orientation of the Government or debat de política general
Parliamentary committee on Agriculture, Livestock Farming, Food and the Rural World in session
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References
- ↑ Ponce de León, Rodrigo (27 October 2017). "Rajoy cesa a Puigdemont y su Govern y convoca elecciones para el 21 de diciembre" (in Spanish). eldiario.es. http://www.eldiario.es/politica/Rajoy-cesa-Puigdemont-Govern_0_701680927.html. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
