CATALONIA -- El Punt Avui - Notícia: Mas afirma que davant el “no” a la consulta l'alternativa són eleccions anticipades

El Punt Avui - Notícia: Mas afirma que davant el “no” a la consulta l'alternativa són eleccions anticipades

Mas says that despite the "no" to the query are the alternative elections

The President of the Government is convinced in an interview with Italian newspaper 'La Repubblica' that will win the referendum and "yes"

Reiterates that will retire "soon" and that "at most" endure "another term"

27/12/13 11:01 - Barcelona - Efe

Artur Mas, a recent picture Photo: REUTERS.

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The President of the Generalitat, Artur Mas, has said that early elections are called alternative arises if Spain does not permit consultation held on 9 November 2014. However, Mas

In an interview published Friday in the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, which is defined as "a revolutionary gray suit Catalonia wants to release" Mas is convinced that there will be consultation and will win "yes." "The referendum and the Catalans will win. You will see. Alternatively, go to early elections. I think for a short time, then I will follow. It will not be easy, but nothing has been easy for us. Never, "said the president in an interview done on Christmas Eve in Barcelona.

The article begins by ensuring that Mas cause "an earthquake" and has "begun a process of no return, wants an independent Catalonia in Spain."

In the interview, Catalonia Mas believes that we need to find a "transitional arrangements" that would allow it to leave the European Union if independence and ensures that your intention is to leave "early" policy.

"Personally I have only disadvantages. Only major problems. Do not think of me. Moreover, I believe that soon leave politics. I'll be at most one term, if the conditions to carry out the project. I returned to my life. What do I do for a collective project for the future in which I committed. I love not politics. I am tired, but it is necessary, "he adds.

Mas says that the Catalans want to be "respected" and that the executive Mariano Rajoy does not, and acknowledges that the idea of ​​holding the query is a question that uncomfortable in the EU.

"The pressures are strong. Sovereign states if they do not want problems be avoided. There will be a precedent for Scotland that before we vote. It will be Catalonia. I have also considered that in initial among the referendum and the proclamation of independence, could keep us out of the EU. Not the euro, the EU, "he says.

"It would be a shame, because we want to follow the EU. It would be necessary to find a transitional regime to prevent the expulsion of the European Union. However, requesting a reinstatement. We want to be the euro in the EU (the area of ​​free movement without borders) Schengen and NATO. "

The President believes that independence does not cause a loss of support from the banking system, as Spanish banks have 20% of their market Catalonia and "Catalans have 28,000 euros per capita income, as the Germans."

"We live in a condition of tenants of a hostile owner. Just because we do not accept such conditions are unfair. Our range is capable of great weakness "said Mas.

"Everything depends on the central government historically paid taxes to an extent greatly exceed that returns us to the needs of our people," and adds: "This is the origin tax last year led us to we're going to borrow, which will return in full. But now enough. "

Last Updated (Friday, 27 December 2013 11:34)