Catalans declare independence from Spain

Dr_Doom

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Catalan parliament votes to declare independence from Spain, just as Madrid looks set to impose direct rule.

The move was was backed 70-10 in a ballot boycotted by opposition MPs.
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy earlier told senators direct rule was needed to return "law, democracy and stability" to Catalonia.

Catalans declare independence from Spain


shit just got real.
 

3FEL9

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The catalans had no real problems to begin with.

Now they have thrown shit into the spinning fan. Smartest move ever.. Outstanding.
 

Dr_Doom

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The catalans had no real problems to begin with.

Now they have thrown shit into the spinning fan. Smartest move ever.. Outstanding.


Higher tax than the rest of the country to start...
Plus they are still pissed of about Spain and Franco....
 

Dr_Doom

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Catalonia was an independent region of the Iberian Peninsula – modern day Spain and Portugal – with its own language, laws and customs.

In 1150, the marriage of Petronilia, Queen of Aragon and Ramon Berenguer IV, Count of Barcelona formed a dynasty leaving their son to inherit all territories concerning the region of Aragon and Catalonia.

This lasted until the reign of King Philip V. The War of the Spanish Succession ended with the defeat of Valencia in 1707, of Catalonia in 1714, and finally with the last of the islands in 1715 – resulting in the birth of modern-day Spain.

Subsequent kings tried to impose the Spanish language and laws on the region, but they abandoned their attempts in 1931 and restored the Generalitat (the national Catalan government).

General Francisco Franco, however, set out to destroy Catalan separatism and with his victory at the Battle of Ebro in 1938 he took control of the region, killing 3,500 people and forcing many more into exile.


The region was granted a degree of autonomy once more in 1977, when democracy returned to the country.

Why does Catalonia want independence from Spain?
 

Ras

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I have no idea, first time seeing this.. I cant say anything yet, will have to read about it first.

Thanks for the info.
 

3FEL9

Islander
Thanks guys. Scotland is now declared the most western part of Sweden. Think we've been there before. But it was long time ago.
Sure they talk funny. But no problem understanding it..
 

Dr_Doom

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UK 'won't recognise' Catalan independence



The UK will not recognise the Catalan parliament's decision to declare independence from Spain, Downing Street says.

Theresa May's official spokesman said the declaration was based on a vote that had been declared illegal.

He added that the UK wanted to see the unity of Spain preserved.

The Catalan regional parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain, while the Spanish parliament has approved direct rule over the region.



UK 'won't recognise' Catalan independence
 

Fen Star

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How come?
The way i see it, having Scotland is like having a free land, so it should be a nice thing?
There is a lot of bad history between the two countries Diva that upsets the Nationalists on both sides, If they stay or go, most English(Like me and others) couldn't care less, as It won't effect us...:Thumbsup:
 
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