Spain's Catalonia swears in new governtment ending separatist rule

Barcelona: Spain s ruling Socialists regained control ofCatalonia s regional government as a new cabinet was sworn in on Monday, ending over a decade...

Barcelona: Spain's ruling Socialists regained control of Catalonia's regional government as a new cabinet was sworn in on Monday, ending over a decade of separatist rule in the region.

The 16-member cabinet is led by Salvador Illa, who was Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's health minister during the Covid-19 pandemic.

"I want to assure you that the government will govern for all, this is a real obsession," Illa said during the swearing-in ceremony.

It is the first time since 2010 that the wealthy northeastern region has a government that does not come from the pro-independence camp.

The Socialists won the most seats in a regional election in May, but fell short of a majority.