Government of Carles Puigdemont explained

Cabinet Name:Puigdemont Government
Cabinet Number:17th
Cabinet Type:Executive Council
Jurisdiction:Catalonia
Flag:Flag of Catalonia.svg
Flag Border:true
Incumbent:2016–2017
Government Head:Carles Puigdemont
Deputy Government Head:Oriol Junqueras
Members Number:13
Political Party: Junts pel Sí

CDC
PdeCAT
ERC
Independents
Legislature Status:Minority coalition government
Opposition Party: Cs
Opposition Leader:Inés Arrimadas
Election:2015 regional election
Last Election:2017 regional election
Budget:2017
Incoming Formation:2015–16 Catalan government formation
Outgoing Formation:Application of Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution and Direct Rule
Previous:Mas II
Successor:Torra

The Puigdemont Government was the regional government of Catalonia led by President Carles Puigdemont between 2016 and 2017. It was formed in January 2016 after the resignation of Puigdemont's predecessor Artur Mas and it ended in October 2017 with the imposition of direct rule following the Catalan declaration of independence.

History

Following the 2015 regional election incumbent president Artur Mas failed to receive enough support in Parliament to continue in office and was forced to resign in January 2016.[1] [2] An agreement was reached between pro-Catalan independence parties Junts pel Sí (JxSí) and Popular Unity Candidacy (CUP) to replace Mas with Carles Puigdemont.[3] [4] At the investiture vote held on 10 January 2016 Puigdemont secured 70 votes (JxSí 62; CUP 8) with 63 votes against (Cs 25; PSC 16; CatSíqueesPot 11; PP 11) and two abstentions (CUP 2), exceeding the 68 votes necessary for an absolute majority.[5] [6]

Investiture of
Carles Puigdemont (CDC)		YesNoAbstentions
10 January 2016 (1st ballot)
• JxSí (62)
• CUP (8)		• C's (25)
• PSC (16)
• CatSíqueesPot (11)
• PP (11)		• CUP (2)
Source: historiaelectoral.com

In June 2017 Puigdemont announced that a referendum on Catalan independence would be held on 1 October 2017.[7] [8] The Catalan Parliament passed legislation on 6 September 2017 authorising the referendum which would be binding and based on a simple majority without a minimum threshold.[9] [10] The following day Constitutional Court of Spain suspended the legislation, blocking the referendum.[11] [12] The Spanish government put into effect Operation Anubis in order to disrupt the organisation of the referendum and arrested Catalan government officials.[13] [14] Despite this the referendum went ahead though it was boycotted by unionists and turnout was only 43%.[15] [16] 92% of those who voted supported independence.[17] [18] Around 900 people were injured as the Spanish police used violence to try to prevent voting in the referendum.[19] [20] [21]

On 27 October 2017 the Catalan Parliament declared independence in a vote boycotted by opposition MPs.[22] [23] Almost immediately the Senate of Spain invoked article 155 of the constitution, dismissing Puigdemont and the Catalan government and imposing direct rule on Catalonia.[24] [25] The following day Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy dissolved the Catalan Parliament and called for fresh regional elections on 21 December 2017.[26] [27]

Puigdemont's cabinet governed Catalonia from 11 January 2016 to 27 October 2017, a total of days, or .[28] It was composed of members of Democratic Convergence of Catalonia (which was dissolved on 8 July 2016, replaced by the Catalan European Democratic Party on 10 July 2016), Republican Left of Catalonia, and some independents, all part of the JxSí electoral alliance.

Executive Council

The Executive Council consisted of 13 conselleries (ministers) — not including the post of the President — as well as one vice president.[29] [30]

Original members

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!align="center" style="background:;"PresidentDemocratic Convergence of Catalonia[31] [32]
!align="center" style="background:;"Vice President----Minister of Economy and FinanceRepublican Left of Catalonia[33] [34]
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of Enterprise and KnowledgeDemocratic Convergence of Catalonia[35]
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of Social Welfare, Employment and FamilyRepublican Left of Catalonia
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of Governance, Public Administration and HousingDemocratic Convergence of Catalonia
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of HealthIndependent
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of the InteriorDemocratic Convergence of Catalonia[36]
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of JusticeRepublican Left of Catalonia
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of Presidency----Spokesperson of the GovernmentDemocratic Convergence of Catalonia[37]
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of Foreign Affairs, Institutional Relations, and TransparencyIndependent
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of EducationDemocratic Convergence of Catalonia[38]
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of Planning and SustainabilityDemocratic Convergence of Catalonia
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and FoodRepublican Left of Catalonia
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of CultureDemocratic Convergence of Catalonia[39]

Member changes

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!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of Enterprise and KnowledgeCatalan European Democratic Party[40] [41]
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of CultureCatalan European Democratic Party[42]
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of Presidency----Spokesperson of the GovernmentCatalan European Democratic Party[43]
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of the InteriorCatalan European Democratic Party[44]
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of EducationIndependent[45]
!align="center" style="background:;"Minister of Enterprise and Knowledge
(acting)		Catalan European Democratic Party[46]

Notes and References

  1. News: Minder. Raphael. Catalonia’s New Leader Vows to Continue Secessionist Drive. 15 May 2018. The New York Times. 10 January 2016. New York, U.S.A..
  2. News: Artur Mas to step down, backs Carles Puigdemont as potential successor. 15 May 2018. Euronews. 9 January 2016. New York, U.S.A..
  3. News: Longbottom. Wil. Rajoy vs Puigdemont: A profile of two leaders. 25 December 2017. Sky News. 29 October 2017. Lonson, U.K..
  4. News: Leadbetter. Russell. Scourge of Madrid: the guitar-playing president of Catalonia. 26 December 2017. The Herald. 1 October 2017. Glasgow, U.K..
  5. News: Prim. Sara. Carles Puigdemont instated as the new Catalan President. 15 May 2018. Catalan News Agency. 10 January 2016. Barcelona, Spain.
  6. News: Noguer. MIquel. Carles Puigdemont voted in as new Catalan premier. 15 May 2018. El País. 11 January 2016. Madrid, Spain.
  7. News: Dowsett. Sonya. Catalonia calls October referendum on independence from Spain. 31 December 2017. Reuters. 9 June 2017. London, U.K..
  8. News: Tensions grow in Spain as Catalonia independence referendum confirmed. 31 December 2017. The Daily Telegraph. 9 June 2017. London, U.K..
  9. News: Catalonia's lawmakers give nod to independence referendum. 31 December 2017. Deutsche Welle. 6 September 2017. Bonn, Germany.
  10. News: Mortimer. Caroline. Catalan independence referendum: ‘844 injured in clashes with police’, says regional government. 31 December 2017. The Independent. 1 October 2017. London, U.K..
  11. News: Spain's constitutional court suspends Catalan referendum law: court source. 31 December 2017. Reuters. 7 September 2017. London, U.K..
  12. News: Strange. Hannah. Spain's constitutional court suspends Catalan referendum law. 31 December 2017. The Daily Telegraph. 7 September 2017. London, U.K..
  13. News: Jones. Sam. Burgen. Stephen. Spain crisis: 'stop this radicalism and disobedience,' PM tells Catalan leaders. 31 December 2017. The Guardian. 21 September 2017. London, U.K..
  14. News: Castillo. Raquel. Edwards. Sam. Spanish police raid Catalan government to halt banned referendum. 31 December 2017. Reuters. 20 September 2017. London, U.K..
  15. News: Catalonia's bid for independence from Spain explained. 31 December 2017. BBC News. 22 December 2017. London, U.K..
  16. News: Jones. Sam. Burgen. Stephen. Catalan leader calls for mediation with Spain over independence. 31 December 2017. The Guardian. 2 October 2017. London, U.K..
  17. News: Catalan crisis: Spain's Rajoy vows to end 'separatist havoc'. 31 December 2017. BBC News. 12 November 2017. London, U.K..
  18. News: McGuinness. Alan. Spain calls emergency meeting after Catalonia declares independence. 31 December 2017. Sky News. 11 October 2017. London, U.K..
  19. News: Catalonia referendum: Madrid representative apologises for police violence during vote. 31 December 2017. ABC News. Reuters. 6 October 2017. Sydney, Australia.
  20. News: Child. David. Catalan vote: Claims of Spanish police brutality probed. 31 December 2017. Al Jazeera. 3 October 2017. Doah, Qatar.
  21. News: Catalan referendum: Catalonia has 'won right to statehood'. 31 December 2017. BBC News. 2 October 2017. London, U.K..
  22. News: Catalans declare independence as Madrid imposes direct rule. 31 December 2017. BBC News. 27 October 2017. London, U.K..
  23. News: Catalonia declares independence as Spain prepares to impose direct rule. 31 December 2017. The Independent. 27 October 2017. London, U.K..
  24. News: Jones. Sam. Burgen. Stephen. Graham-Harrison. Emma. Spain dissolves Catalan parliament and calls fresh elections. 31 December 2017. The Guardian. 28 October 2017. London, U.K..
  25. News: Burgess. Sanya. Catalan votes for independence as Madrid approves direct rule. 31 December 2017. The National. 27 October 2017. Abu Dhabi, U.A.E..
  26. News: Catalonia independence: Rajoy dissolves Catalan parliament. 31 December 2017. BBC News. 28 October 2017. London, U.K..
  27. News: Smith-Spark. Laura. Rebaza. Claudia. Catalonia government dissolved after declaring independence from Spain. 31 December 2017. CNN. 28 October 2017. Atlanta, U.S.A..
  28. Web site: Real Decreto 943/2017, de 27 de octubre, por el que se dispone, en virtud de las medidas autorizadas con fecha 27 de octubre de 2017 por el Pleno del Senado respecto de la Generalitat de Cataluña en aplicación del artículo 155 de la Constitución, el cese del Vicepresidente de la Generalitat de Cataluña y de los Consejeros integrantes del Consejo de Gobierno de la Generalitat de Cataluña. . Spanish . boe.es . 2017-10-28.
  29. Web site: DECRET 2/2016, de 13 de gener, de creació, denominació i determinació de l'àmbit de competència dels departaments de l'Administració de la Generalitat de Catalunya. . Catalan . dogc.gencat.cat . 2016-01-14.
  30. Web site: DECRET 3/2016, de 13 de gener, pel qual es nomenen el vicepresident del Govern, els consellers i conselleres dels departaments de la Generalitat de Catalunya i el secretari del Govern. . Catalan . dogc.gencat.cat . 2016-01-14 . 14 November 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171215085121/http://portaldogc.gencat.cat/utilsEADOP/PDF/7037/1467139.pdf . 15 December 2017 . dead .
  31. Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado. Boletín Oficial del Estado . 10 . 12 January 2016. Spanish. Real Decreto 13/2016, de 11 de enero, por el que se nombra Presidente de la Generalitat de Cataluña a don Carles Puigdemont i Casamajó. pdf. 0212-033X. 1486.
  32. Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado. Boletín Oficial del Estado . 261 . 28 October 2017. Spanish. Real Decreto 942/2017, de 27 de octubre, por el que se dispone, en virtud de las medidas autorizadas con fecha 27 de octubre de 2017 por el Pleno del Senado respecto de la Generalitat de Cataluña en aplicación del artículo 155 de la Constitución, el cese del M.H. Sr. Presidente de la Generalitat de Cataluña, don Carles Puigdemont i Casamajó. pdf. 0212-033X. 103562.
  33. Generalitat de Catalunya. Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya. 7037. 14 January 2016. Catalan. DECRET 3/2016, de 13 de gener, pel qual es nomenen el vicepresident del Govern, els consellers i conselleres dels departaments de la Generalitat de Catalunya i el secretari del Govern. pdf. 1988-298X. 14 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171215085121/http://portaldogc.gencat.cat/utilsEADOP/PDF/7037/1467139.pdf. 15 December 2017. dead.
  34. Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado. Boletín Oficial del Estado . 261 . 28 October 2017. Spanish. Real Decreto 943/2017, de 27 de octubre, por el que se dispone, en virtud de las medidas autorizadas con fecha 27 de octubre de 2017 por el Pleno del Senado respecto de la Generalitat de Cataluña en aplicación del artículo 155 de la Constitución, el cese del Vicepresidente de la Generalitat de Cataluña y de los Consejeros integrantes del Consejo de Gobierno de la Generalitat de Cataluña. pdf. 0212-033X. 103564.
  35. Generalitat de Catalunya. Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya . 7404 . 4 July 2017. Catalan. DECRET 79/2017, de 3 de juliol, de cessament del senyor Jordi Baiget i Cantons com a conseller d'Empresa i Coneixement. pdf. 1988-298X.
  36. Generalitat de Catalunya. Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya . 7412A . 14 July 2017. Catalan. DECRET 102/2017, de 14 de juliol, de cessament del senyor Jordi Jané i Guasch com a conseller d'Interior. pdf. 1988-298X.
  37. Generalitat de Catalunya. Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya . 7412A . 14 July 2017. Catalan. DECRET 100/2017, de 14 de juliol, de cessament del senyora Neus Munté i Fernàndez com a consellera de la Presidència. pdf. 1988-298X.
  38. Generalitat de Catalunya. Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya . 7412A . 14 July 2017. Catalan. DECRET 101/2017, de 14 de juliol, de cessament de la senyora Meritxell Ruiz i Isern com a consellera d'Ensenyament. pdf. 1988-298X.
  39. Generalitat de Catalunya. Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya . 7483A . 27 October 2017. Catalan. DECRET 164/2017, de 27 d'octubre, de cessament del senyor Santiago Vila i Vicente com a conseller d'Empresa i Coneixement. pdf. 1988-298X.
  40. Generalitat de Catalunya. Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya . 7404 . 4 July 2017. Catalan. DECRET 80/2017, de 3 de juliol, de nomenament del senyor Santiago Vila i Vicente com a conseller d'Empresa i Coneixement. pdf. 1988-298X.
  41. Generalitat de Catalunya. Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya . 7483A . 27 October 2017. Catalan. DECRET 164/2017, de 27 d'octubre, de cessament del senyor Santiago Vila i Vicente com a conseller d'Empresa i Coneixement. pdf. 1988-298X.
  42. Generalitat de Catalunya. Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya . 7405 . 5 July 2017. Catalan. DECRET 83/2017, de 4 de juliol, de nomenament del senyor Lluís Puig i Gordi com a conseller de Cultura. pdf. 1988-298X.
  43. Generalitat de Catalunya. Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya . 7412A . 14 July 2017. Catalan. DECRET 104/2017, de 14 de juliol, de nomenament del senyor Jordi Turull i Negre com a conseller de la Presidència. pdf. 1988-298X.
  44. Generalitat de Catalunya. Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya . 7412A . 14 July 2017. Catalan. DECRET 106/2017, de 14 de juliol, de nomenament del senyor Joaquim Forn i Chiariello com a conseller d'Interior. pdf. 1988-298X.
  45. Generalitat de Catalunya. Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya . 7412A . 14 July 2017. Catalan. DECRET 105/2017, de 14 de juliol, de nomenament de la senyora Clara Ponsatí i Obiols com a consellera d'Ensenyament. pdf. 1988-298X.
  46. Generalitat de Catalunya. Diari Oficial de la Generalitat de Catalunya . 7483A . 27 October 2017. Catalan. DECRET 165/2017, de 27 d'octubre, d'encàrrec del despatx ordinari dels assumptes i les funcions pertocants a la persona titular del Departament d'Empresa i Coneixement al conseller de Territori i Sostenibilitat, per vacança del càrrec. pdf. 1988-298X.

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