Catalan independence vote may push Spain into crisis

Independence Vote may catalan Push Spain Into Crisis | Europe | News | The Independent: 

While the elections themselves, in which as many as 5.4 million people are expected to vote, have no constitutional power to determine autonomy, the broad alliance of the left and right wing parties that favour a breakaway has defined the vote as a de facto ballot on Secession. For Its Part, The Government In Madrid Has Said That It Will Oppose Any Vehemently Power Grab From Barcelona.