“The sentence turns [Mas, Ortega and Rigau] into the best example of
what is going on in Spain and what we know raises concerns in Europe”
said Munté, “who could be better than them to explain in first person
how weak democracy is in Spain”, she added. Munté refused “to consider
normal what is not”, referring to the sentence over the 9-N symbolic
vote and assured that the decision “is malevolent, since it condemns
putting out the ballot boxes and ballot boxes can’t be tried”.
Munté also used the opportunity to insist on the Government’s
determination to call a referendum in September. “It is an unalterable
priority” she emphasised. “Despite yesterday’s sentences and those which
may eventually come, we keep our willingness to reach agreements and
dialogue with a Spanish State which has so far responded through
threats, slamming doors and bans”, she lamented and added that the
Government’s response to the court’s sentence will be “showing
enthusiasm towards democracy and its exercise” by calling a referendum.
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