Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy gestures during a news conference following his year-end speech at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Juan Medina
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's prime minister said on Friday that the new Catalan parliament should hold its maiden session on Jan. 17, the first step in reinstating local government after Madrid fired the old regional administration for illegally declaring independence.
Once the parliament is formed, potential leaders of the regional government will put themselves forward for a vote of confidence, although it could take months for a new government to emerge.
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