Thread by @AncBru

1/5 When separation of powers is not granted, politics is not trustworthy any more. Oriol Junqueras is illegally in prison at least since the sentence of the UE Court of Justice on 19th December, which confirmed his immunity as MEP. #StandUpForCatalonia

2/5 Today in the morning, his party ERC signed an agreement in favour of the vote of confidence of Pedro Sánchez in the weekend, so that he can make a government. #StandUpForCatalonia

3/5 In the afternoon the electoral board, a purely administrative entity, barres both the President of Catalonia, Quim Torra, and MEP Oriol Junqueras from holding office. #StandUpForCatalonia

4/5 The first one for not having retrieved a placate denouncing the existence of political prisoners. The second one despite his immunity as MEP. #StandUpForCatalonia

5/5 Welcome to Spain, where the judiciary rules over voters on who are elected representatives. Spanish democracy is different! #StandUpForCatalonia

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