Spanish government has rejected a request to be granted Catalonia fiscal independence. This was announced by Mariano Rajoy, Prime Minister of Spain, at a meeting with Arthur Maass, president of Catalonia. Mac noted that the region until finally going to give up the idea of introducing their own taxes and their administration.
Late last month mentioned that the government of Catalonia intends to appeal to the government of Spain for financial support, in the hope of 5 billion euros. Indebtedness of the region at that time was estimated at 40 billion euros. Then Rajoy ordered to provide the necessary assistance to Catalonia.
The local press is already discussing the issue of retaliatory steps Catalonia. In particular, one of the requirements Masa could require early re-election. Given the considerable economic weight of Catalonia (the region produces about 20% of Spanish GDP), the refusal of Spanish prime minister can complicate the situation in the country in crisis.
Spain, since the beginning of 2012 in a recession and going through the most difficult economic and financial crisis in the past decade. The unemployment rate is close to 25%, and the banking system is supported entirely by the support of 100 billion euros from the European Union. The support of the central government. Except Catalonia and touched Valencia and Andalusia.