Catalan president accuses Mariano Rajoy of ignoring call for talks | World news | The Guardian: On Tuesday, Carles Puigdemont pulled the region back from a showdown with the Madrid government by proposing to delay the effects of a unilateral independence declaration following the controversial referendum earlier this month.
The Guardian view on Catalan independence: time to talk
Editorial: This is a dangerous and volatile moment for both Madrid and Barcelona. Both sides should keep calm and negotiate
He said the move was intended to provide time for dialogue on the issue that has plunged Spain into its worst political crisis for 40 years.
The Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, responded by asking Puigdemont whether or not independence had been declared and gave him eight days to drop his independence plans and return Catalonia to “constitutional order”.
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