13:38 • 02.10.17 By Simon Tisdall   The Spanish government’s attempted suppression of Catalonia’s independence referendum by brute force has raised urgent questions for fellow EU members about Spain’s adherence to democratic norms, 42 years after the death of the fascist dictator, Francisco Franco. Charles Michel, Belgium’s prime minister, spoke for many in Europe when he … Continue reading Ripples from Catalan referendum could extend beyond Spain – The Guardian