Parliament of Catalonia
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The Parliament of Catalonia (Catalan: Parlament de Catalunya, IPA: [pəɾləˈmen də kətəˈluɲə]; Spanish: Parlamento de Cataluña; Occitan: Parlament de Catalonha) is the unicameral legislature of the autonomous community of Catalonia. The Parliament is currently made up of 135 members, known as deputies (diputats/deputats/diputados), who are elected for four-year terms or after extraordinary dissolution, chosen by universal suffrage in lists of four constituencies, corresponding to the Catalan provinces. The Parliament building is located in Ciutadella Park, Barcelona.
Parliament of Catalonia | |
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13th / 14th Parliament | |
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Type | |
History | |
Founded | 1932 (1932) |
Disbanded | 1939–1979 (exiled) |
Preceded by | Catalan Courts (pre-1714) |
Leadership | |
Structure | |
Seats | 135 |
Political groups | Government (33)
Opposition (102)
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Elections | |
Party-list proportional representation | |
Last election | 14 February 2021 |
Next election | 12 May 2024 |
Meeting place | |
Palau del Parlament de Catalunya, Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona | |
Website | |
www.parlament.cat |
Established in 1932, after the granting of self-governace to Catalonia by the Second Spanish Republic, it went to exile in 1939 as a consequence of the Nationalist victory in the Spanish Civil War. It was reestablished in 1979 during the transition to democracy. The most recent general election to the Parliament was held on 14 February 2021.