Now playing Next Spain Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont blasts Spanish King Puigdemont previously said that his government would "act at the end of this week or the beginning of next" 04/10/2017
Now playing Next Spain Catalonia to declare independence on Monday - official Pro-independence parties which control the regional parliament have asked for a debate and vote on declaring independence. 04/10/2017
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Now playing Next Spain Catalans back a "yes" vote for independence Celebrations in Barcelona after 90% back splitting from Spain 02/10/2017
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Now playing Next Spain Civil guard police enter voting station in Girona where catalan leader Carles Puigdemont due to vote 01/10/2017
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Now playing Next Spain Tense countdown to Catalonia independence vote Madrid has vowed to prevent Sunday's referendum but Catalans are determined to go ahead 30/09/2017
Now playing Next Spain Explained: Catalan controversy as independence referendum looms Why do Catalans want the referendum now? 29/09/2017
Now playing Next Spain Determined to have their say - protests continue in Catalonia over independence vote 24/09/2017
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Now playing Next Spain Spanish government and Catalonia clash over control of regional police The Catalan government has vowed to push ahead with an independence referendum that Madrid has declared illegal. On Saturday, it said it would not hand over control of its regional police force to Spain’s Interior Ministry. 23/09/2017
Now playing Next Spain Catalonia leader vows to press ahead with independence vote Madrid has moved to halt the illegal ballot on October 1 22/09/2017
Now playing Next Germany Merkel gets ahead of the pack by targetting postal voters A large fraction of Germany's electorate is choosing to vote early by mail, potentially changing the political landscape ahead of Sunday's federal elections. 20/09/2017
Now playing Next Spain Protests in Barcelona after police raid Catalan government buildings Junior economy minister has been arrested as police searches for documents linked to the Catalan independence referendum. 20/09/2017