Spanish PM Rajoy: Necessary to restore order as soon as possible

Spanish PM Rajoy recently crossed the wires, saying that it was necessary to restore the order, the legal security, and the rule of law in Catalonia as soon as possible.

Key quotes:

  • The values we all share are being threatened.
  • The unity of the Democrats now matters a lot. We must rediscover that Catalonia has contributed so much to Spain.
  • A democracy without rules and without procedures is not viable and a democracy.
  • On Puigdemont & Co: They have a majority to govern Catalonia but not to make a unilateral declaration of independence (UDI).
  • Can the dialogue exist in a situation like this one? Definitely. Can the 'living together' framework be improved? Undoubtedly.
  • It's also possible to speak of all what constitution and laws allow to speak and with all those ones that want to speak about it.
  • You can even raise the reform of the constitution itself.
  • The constitution can be reformed but only through the rules and procedures provided for it.

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