Merkel supports Spanish PM on Catalan referendum
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has voiced support for Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, who opposes a referendum on Catalonia's independence.
Monday, 25.08.2014.
16:33
Merkel supports Spanish PM on Catalan referendum
The Spanish prime minister stated the referendum was "a crazy idea" and reiterated that it will not take place because it would not be legal.The regional government of Catalonia, whose capital is Barcelona, insists on holding the plebiscite on November 9.
Rajoy also said the referendum would go contrary to "the trend of increased uniting of the European Union."
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