Approximately 45 thousand people are protesting in the center of Madrid against the amnesty law for those who support Catalonia’s independence and against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. writes about this TASS.
The demonstration was organized by the conservative People’s Party, the country’s main opposition force, “in defense of a strong Spain”. Leaders of the political association were also present at the event, material notes.
Many demonstrators who came to the rally with Spanish and European Union flags in their hands shouted slogans against Prime Minister Sanchez and former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont.
Previously Euractiv portal reportedIt was stated that Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez intends to meet with Catalan separatist leaders Carles Puigdemont and Oriol Junqueras. At the same time, the material emphasized that the head of government initially flatly rejected the possibility of holding such negotiations.
According to media reports, the main purpose of the meeting is to “normalize relations” with citizens fighting for independence. However, the broadcast did not specify exactly when the negotiations would take place.
Previously It has been reported that more than half of the people of Catalonia do not want to leave Spain.