27/09/2015

Pro-independence parties win the majority in the early elections defined as plebiscite

Catalonia’s pro-independence alliance last night pledged to press ahead with plans to declare unilateral independence from Spain, buoyed by success in a regional election in which they won a clear majority. With 97 percent of the votes for the regional parliament counted, pro-independence parties took a total of 72 seats – enough for the mandate … Continue reading Pro-independence parties win the majority in the early elections defined as plebiscite

09/11/2014

More than 2 million of catalans vote in a non binding referendum in defiance of Madrid

An informal vote on independence for Catalonia has shown more than 80% in favour, officials say. The non-binding vote went ahead after Spain’s constitutional court ruled out holding a formal referendum in the autonomous north-eastern region. More than two million people out of an estimated 5.4 million eligible voters took part in the ballot. Catalan … Continue reading More than 2 million of catalans vote in a non binding referendum in defiance of Madrid

25/11/2012

Pro-referendum parties win a Catalan elections for the first time

A deep recession, a high unemployment and the negative of Rajoy to give more autonomy have fuelled separatism in wealthy Catalonia, piling political uncertainty on Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy as he fights a debt crisis that could force Spain to seek an international bailout. Flying pro-independence flags – a lone star against yellow and red stripes … Continue reading Pro-referendum parties win a Catalan elections for the first time

20/09/2012

Rajoy fails to reach a deal with Catalonia

Spain’s prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, already under pressure from his European counterparts to clean up Spain’s banks and public finances, failed on Thursday to ease what has recently turned into his biggest domestic political challenge — a separatist push by the nation’s most economically powerful region, Catalonia. Catalonia’s leader, Artur Mas, accused Mr. Rajoy of … Continue reading Rajoy fails to reach a deal with Catalonia

11/07/2010

Catalonia answers the Constitutional Court with a colossal demonstration: ‘We are a nation’

Many will be the interpretations of today’s demonstration, as many were the ideologies represented. However, one idea unites all of the participants: the sentence issued by the Spanish Constitutional Court is seen as an attack against Catalonia’s self-government and identity. Some Catalans answer back with claims for Catalonia’s independence, others want a federal Spain with … Continue reading Catalonia answers the Constitutional Court with a colossal demonstration: ‘We are a nation’

29/06/2010

After 4 years, Spanish Constitutional Court cuts back Catalan Statute of Autonomy

14 articles have been abolished and 27 will be reinterpreted. Language, judiciary, taxes andself-recognition as a ‘nation’ are the most affected areas. President of Catalonia José Montilla (PSC) declared he is ‘disappointed and angry’ and summoned people to demonstrate ‘in defence’ of the Statute. Most of Catalan political parties will join the rally. The Spanish … Continue reading After 4 years, Spanish Constitutional Court cuts back Catalan Statute of Autonomy