Sep 16, 2021 · Catalonia is an autonomous region lying in the northeastern corner of Spain and it’s independence movement has deep roots spanning centuries of rich history and cultural heritage. Home to the famous city of Barcelona, its people share a unique culture and language (called ‘Catalan’), which makes it unsurprising that there are many who seek the establishment …

The explosion of Catalán independentismo (i.e., the movement for independence) is a consequence of a series of linked factors: the effects of the harsh españolista (i.e., Spanish nationalist) turn during the second term (2000–2004) of conservative President José Maria Aznar’s administration; the failed attempt at reforming the “Estatut of Catalonia” (the law that …

Oct 06, 2017 · Catalonia's independence movement — a brief history The desire of many Catalans to gain independence from Spain has a long history. The region has experienced varying levels of autonomy and ...

Oct 18, 2019 · Catalonia's independence movement is back in the headlines after Spain's Supreme Court jailed nine separatist leaders, prompting days of protests. The crisis first flared in October 2017, when a ...

Jun 12, 2018 · There is no official start date to the Catalonian independence movement, but one thing is for sure, Catalonia has persevered through years of being apart of a country they clearly do not want to be. In 2008 the separatism became more deeply rooted because of the economic crash and Spanish spending cuts.

Oct 05, 2017 · Until just recently, Mr. Puigdemont was an unknown outside Spain and parts of Europe. He is currently the President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, a province of northeastern Spain and the person leading the Catalonia independence movement. This independence movement of Catalonia to secede from Spain is a good study in the success and failure of …

Registered voters/turnout. 5,313,564. 43.03%. Source: Government of Catalonia. An independence referendum was held on 1 October 2017 in the Spanish autonomous community of Catalonia, passed by the Parliament of Catalonia as the Law on the Referendum on Self-determination of Catalonia and called by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Oct 28, 2017 · The situation first escalated on Oct. 1, when nearly 90% of Catalonian voters backed independence from Spain in a controversial and disputed referendum. Catalonia officials say turnout was about ...