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No, it's not a reaction most liberal democracies in the EU would have.

MPs all over Europe (Denmark, Switzerland, Finland to name a few) have asked the Spanish government to stop prosecuting and negotiate a referendum.

MPs in Spain have asked the same. Doesn't mean those other countries wouldn't have their judges apply the law.

Not only it is the judge's job: it's not even legal for a judge to knowingly allow an illegal action.

The point is those other countries would have allowed the vote.

We don't even have to imagine. It happened recently: Scotland. Or if you allow me to jump the pond: Québec.

Also, indyref not ruled illegal yet so it might not be that clear cut.

If you think France would allow the vote you don't know much about France