Catalan News - 13-Feb-19 TV News in 100 Seconds: - ‘Spain set for election after budget rejected'
A majority of lawmakers in the Spanish parliament rejected the general budget today. For months, Spain’s president Pedro Sánchez tried to get the necessary votes from Catalan parties in this crucial parliamentary vote. But he broke off talks last week after ruling out concessions.
With the budget rejected, Spain is bracing for a snap election, probably in April. Sánchez may confirm the date on Friday. The majority that helped him oust the conservatives from power and become president is broken, but Socialists warn that the alternative could be worse for Catalonia.
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