[Poland]Message to the Global Assembly

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Subject: Situation in Catalonia and Spain

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To the Esteemed Members of the Global Assembly, The Kingdom of Poland submits this letter with the utmost gravity and concern regarding the escalating crisis in Catalonia following the events that unfolded in the early hours of August 1, 2006. At approximately 02:43 AM CET, coordinated elements of an armed separatist movement known as the Free Catalan Assembly, led by former officer Júlia Riera, initiated a full-scale seizure of governmental institutions in Barcelona, including the Palau de la Generalitat. Operation “Albatross” has resulted in the effective occupation of critical state infrastructure in Barcelona and other key locations. The insurgents have proclaimed a unilateral separation from the Kingdom of Spain and established a Transitional Council of the Catalan Republic, publicly calling for international recognition. The Spanish government, currently in emergency session in Madrid, has responded by initiating military containment operations, including border closures, communication blackouts, and the deployment of national security forces. Civilian casualties have already been reported. Social media footage depicts scenes of panic, disarray, and mass mobilization in urban centers. The specter of full-scale urban warfare looms. In accordance with the founding principles of the Global Assembly—to protect civilian lives, uphold international peace and security, and provide stabilization in the face of emerging internal conflicts—the Kingdom of Poland respectfully urges the Assembly to take immediate action by authorizing the deployment of Global Assembly Peacekeepers to Catalonia with the following objectives: Protection of Civilian Life: To shield non-combatants from armed confrontations and prevent the escalation of violence in residential zones. Stabilization of Key Infrastructure: To safeguard hospitals, humanitarian corridors, and communication lines essential for public welfare. Monitoring and Reporting: To provide transparent, neutral observation of conditions on the ground and prevent misinformation or retaliatory abuses by any party. Facilitation of Dialogue: To create the conditions for peaceful negotiation between the Spanish government and representatives from Catalonia, while preserving international law and sovereignty norms. The Kingdom of Poland does not seek to prejudge the political aspirations of any group. However, we are unequivocal in our belief that violence must not be the instrument of national transformation, and that democracy and diplomacy must prevail over disruption. We are particularly mindful of the symbolic and practical ramifications this crisis holds for the European continent and global order. If unchecked, the Catalan crisis may ignite further separatist unrest across Europe and erode the fragile fabric of state legitimacy. The deployment of peacekeepers is not merely a response to this moment—it is a bulwark against a dangerous precedent. Poland stands ready to contribute personnel, logistical assistance, and diplomatic support to any peacekeeping mission authorized by this Assembly. We also call upon all member states to act with unity and resolve.

Regards, Andrej Towpik Polish Ambassador Global Assembly

 

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SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE GLOBAL ASSEMBLY​

August, 2006
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Honourable Ambassadors and Representatives of the Member States of the Global Assembly, Excellencies,

I have the honour to inform you that His Excellency Ambassador Towpik, representing the Kingdom of Poland, has formally requested the convening of an Emergency Special Session of the Assembly to deliberate and take action regarding the evolving situation in the region of Catalonia, within the Kingdom of Spain.

In accordance with Rule 8 of the Provisional Rules of Procedure of the Assembly, which states that “any Member of the Global Assembly may request the Secretary-General to convene an emergency special session of the Assembly. The Secretary-General shall immediately inform the other Members of the request and inquire whether they concur in it. If within fourteen days of the date of the communication of the Secretary-General at least four Members concur in the request, an emergency special session of the Assembly shall be convened within fourteen days,” I hereby transmit Poland’s request to all Members.

I respectfully invite any Member wishing to support this request to notify the Secretariat within fourteen days of this communication.

Please accept, Excellencies, the assurances of my highest consideration.​

Sincerely,
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Her Excellency Ms Édith Cresson
Secretary-General
of the Global Assembly
The Hague

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Dear Global Assembly Ambassadors,

The Kingdom of Spain acknowledges receipt of the Secretary-General’s communication regarding the request submitted by the representative of the Kingdom of Poland to convene an Emergency Special Session of the Global Assembly concerning the internal situation in the autonomous community of Catalonia.

We thank the Secretariat for its timely dissemination of this matter in accordance with Rule 8 of the Provisional Rules of Procedure.

Spain wishes to reaffirm, unequivocally, that the current developments in Catalonia are an internal constitutional matter being handled under the full framework of Spanish democratic law and judicial process. The situation, while sensitive, is not a threat to international peace and security, nor does it warrant intervention under the extraordinary provisions typically reserved for Emergency Special Sessions.

The Government of Spain urges Member States to exercise caution against the politicization of national sovereignty within international fora, and to respect the principles of non-intervention and territorial integrity.

While we remain open to engaging with our partners in full transparency through appropriate bilateral or regional channels, we respectfully oppose the convening of an Emergency Special Session on this matter, which risks setting a harmful precedent for interference in the domestic governance of sovereign nations.

Spain is a mature democracy, committed to dialogue, civil rights, and the peaceful resolution of internal challenges through lawful means. Any attempts to escalate the issue onto a global platform outside the established mechanisms of diplomatic engagement risk undermining not only the credibility of the Assembly, but also the cohesion of multilateral institutions.

We respectfully call upon fellow Member States to consider the broader implications of supporting such a motion and to allow the Kingdom of Spain the space to address this matter within its sovereign and democratic institutions.

Kind Regards,
José Manuel Albares
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Kingdom of Spain