From euronews · Malek Fouda · · 1m 10s
Quebec Separatists Vow Independence Vote
Quebec separatists promise independence referendum after winning provincial election but falling short of majority.
In brief
Quebec separatists promise independence referendum after winning provincial election but falling short of majority. Quebec's Parti Québécois won provincial election with 60 seats but needs coalition to govern, pledging independence referendum after US President Trump leaves office. Originally reported by euronews.
Quebec Election Result
The Parti Québécois won Quebec’s provincial election on Monday but fell short of 64 seats needed for a majority in the National Assembly.
PQ Returns to Power
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s party returned to power for the first time in over a decade with a minority government.
PQ Pledges Independence Referendum
St-Pierre Plamondon pledged to hold another independence referendum after US President Donald Trump leaves office.
Independence as Survival
St-Pierre Plamondon called independence essential for preserving Quebec’s French-speaking identity, a 'question of survival' for a small fraction of North America.
CAQ Concedes Defeat
Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette conceded defeat, taking full responsibility for the 'difficult result'.
Independence Support Low
Support for independence remains at about 30%, low by historical standards, according to McGill University professor Daniel Béland.
The headline
Quebec's Parti Québécois won provincial election with 60 seats but needs coalition to govern, pledging independence referendum after US President Trump leaves office.
