There is an international academics’ petition at democracy.cat addressed to
- The United Nations, Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
- The European Council, Mr. Donald Tusk, President of the European Council
- The European Commission, Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission
calling on them to
- Stop condoning Spain’s undemocratic behaviour
- Guarantee Catalans’ civil and political rights as European citizens
- Demand that Spain release the ten political prisoners currently in Spanish jails
- Guarantee that no person or party will be prohibited from participating in the elections in Catalonia
- Provide accredited international observers to ensure that the imposed December 21st elections in Catalonia are carried out fairly and honestly
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