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New vote expected on 6 March (Photo: Helena Spongenberg)

New elections loom in Catalonia

The acting president of the Spanish region of Catalonia has said he expects to call for new elections on Monday (11 January), although attempts to form a pro-independence coalition will continue until the last minute.

“On Monday I will sign the decree calling new elections,” acting president Artur Mas said Tuesday (5 January).

He has been unable to break the deadlock that arose after the 27 Septembe...

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