Spain's Supreme Court Bans Catalan Leader From Holding Office

The court banned Catalonia's separatist leader Quim Torra from office for 18 months for defying orders to remove pro-independence signs. Protests erupted in Barcelona, with demonstrators demanding independence. Torra plans to appeal to the European Court of Justice, claiming his freedom of expression was violated. The Spanish government urged Catalonia to hold new elections.

What did Torra claim about the European Court of Justice?

What did the Spanish government urge Catalonia to do following the court's decision?