TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - On Monday, September 29, 2014, Spain's Constitutional Court postponed the discussions on Catalonian independence, which is slated to happen in November despite objections from the Spanish government on the grounds that such referendum is against the Spanish constitution.

According to a Reuters report, a spokesperson of the Court announced the decision to postpone the deliberation after 12 Constitutional Court judges went into an hour long emergency session to discuss the matter. No words have come out on when the deliberations will resume.

The region, which is located in Spain's northeast, has long fought for greater autonomy and independence from Spain. Catalonia, which represents one-fifth of Spain's economy, also has a culture and language that is distinct from the rest of Spain.

Previously on Saturday, September 27, Catalonia's head of regional government, Artur Mas, signed a decree that states that the Catalonia will hold a self-determination referndum in November. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has said in response that he regrets Artur Mas' decision, and said that no group should be allowed to affect Spain's sovereignty as a whole.

ANINGTIAS JATMIKA | REUTERS