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The Catalonia Crisis


What is Catalonia?

Catalonia is a semi-autonomous region in north east Spain with a distinct history dating back almost, 1000 years. Catalonia consists of four provinces-Barcelona, Girona, LIeida and Tarragona. The capital and largest city is Barcelona, the second-most populated municipality in Spain.

The wealthy region has about 7.5 million people, with their own language, parliament, flag and anthem. Catalonia also has its own police force and controls some of its public services.

Area of the Country: 32,114 square km
Population: 7.5 million
Capital: Barcelona
Provinces: Barcelona, Girona, LIeida and Tarragona
Language: Catalan
President: Carles Puigdemont




Source:BBC


Struggle for Independence:

Catalan self-determination-referendum outlawed by Spain, was held on 9th November, 2014.The referendum shows, 92% citizens of Catalan are in favor of a independent and sovereign country.

On 1 October 2017
- Catalonia's pro-independence leaders then went ahead with a full referendum , which was also declared illegal by Spain's constitutional court.
- Voter turnedout rate was 43%.
- 90% voted for independence.

27th October 2017: Catalonia declared Independence.
There were clashes when Spanish national police tried to prevent people voting.

Reasons Behind Independence:

- Sends too much money to poorer parts of Spain
- Taxes are controlled by Madrid
- Interferance of central government in local issues

Proposal for Agreement: The central government invited for dialog so that Catalonia step back from the demand of independence.

Why the Crisis matters:

Thousand of businesses have scaled down their operations in Catalonia.
 
16% of Spain's population lives in Catalonia.It produces :

25.6% of Spain's Exports

19% of Spain's GDP

20.7% of Foreign Investment

Present Situation:

The Prime Minister of Spain has terminated the regional government of Catalonia and enforced ceentral ruling.
 
Carles Puigdemont flew to Belgiam

Carles Pugidemont was arrested from Germany on 25th March, 2018












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