Sadly true.
Any kind of independence movement threatens their European Federalist mantra. They want to crush Catalonian independistas almost as much as Madrid.
According to their own gospel, the EU should be taking action against Spain, though. However, I'm sure that they'll find some way around it.
Wouldn't it be interesting if they were forced to kick out Spain anyway? Ironically spain would be the first to leave the EU officially before Britain and they want to stay in.
Madrid has done something very vile. and has violated International law.I really like your post ,, very informative ,,, thanks