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The European Commission has not recognized the referendum in Catalonia

Europe believes that a referendum in Catalonia – an internal matter of Spain.

The European Commission has approved a referendum on Catalan independence is illegal, and arising in connection with this situation an internal affair of Spain. This is referred to in the statement of the European Commission, which it received on Monday, October 2.

The statement noted that the vote was at odds with Spanish legislation and its results can not be recognized by Brussels. Moreover, Catalonia as an independent state entity will not be able to count on EU membership.

“According to the Spanish Constitution, a referendum in Catalonia is not legitimate. This was an internal matter for Spain,” – said in a statement.

The European Commission called for unity and stability, insisting on the need to avoid a public split.

“We urge all parties to quickly move from confrontation to dialogue. Violence can never be an instrument in politics”, – stated in the European Commission.

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