Jailed leader says ‘trial will weigh heavily in Spain’s history’
Oriol Junqueras, who is demanded 25 years behind bars, says any sentence other than absolution will be “unfair”
Oriol Junqueras, who is demanded 25 years behind bars, says any sentence other than absolution will be “unfair”
Left wing ERC is likely to obtain one of its best results in the 20-D Spanish elections, according to many polls. The candidature will be led by Gabriel Rufián, from the pro-independence association of Spanish speakers ‘Súmate’ and member of the Catalan National Assembly (ANC). “Catalonia has to be defended everywhere” he stated adding that “now it is time to win the elections of a neighbouring state which is rejecting any negotiations at all”. ERC and Liberal CDC, the two main pro-independence forces forming cross-party list 'Junts Pel Sí', have decided to run for the Spanish Elections separately.