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Now rattled, Madrid is in danger of playing into Catalan separatist hands (Sam Jones) 

«The Spanish state’s raids on Catalan government offices risk a loss of ground for Mariano Rajoy and may energise support for the secession vote. (…)

Madrid’s more aggressive approach could also lose it support in the region. Polls show that while an overwhelming majority of Catalans want a referendum, 49.4% are against independence while 41.1% are for it.

Any perception that the Spanish state is acting too harshly or threatening Catalan autonomy will serve to narrow that gap.» 

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