Is Catalonia’s quest for independence now over? Catalonia’s independence movement has faced significant setbacks since the failed declaration of independence in 2017. Since then, support for independence has dwindled. Recent polls show a decline from 49% to as low as 30%. However, as tens of thousands still demonstrate in favour of independence, has the independence movement really been defeated?
Historically, Catalonia’s distinct identity has persisted through various political changes, from medieval autonomy to suppression under Franco and regained autonomy post-1975. In 2006, it gained extra powers of self-rule./ However, after these were challenged by the Spanish Supreme Court in 2020, popular support for independence grew rapidly. This eventually resulted in a referendum and unilateral declaration of Independence in 2017. This failed disastrously. The Spanish government swiftly regained control, leading to the exile of key leaders and the suspension of Catalonia’s autonomy. Since then, the movement has remained weak and divided. Moreover, the recent regional elections in 2024 saw anti-independence parties gaining ground - suggesting a “new era”, according to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. However, the strong regional identity and unresolved grievances with the Spanish government continue to fuel the desire for independence among many Catalans. While the immediate prospects for statehood appear dim, the underlying sentiment for independence endures, keeping the debate alive in Catalonia’s political landscape.
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*VIDEO CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction and Titles
00:44 Independence Movements and Catalonia
01:45 Catalonia: Location and Population
02:25 A Short History of Catalonia
03:32 Catalonia in Modern Spanish History
04:43 The Growth of Catalonia’s Independence Movement
06:01 Catalonia’s Declaration of Independence
07:58 The Decline of Catalonia’s Pro-Independence Movement
11:12 Is Catalonia’s Independence Effort Over?
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Spanish Supreme Court | 2015 Catalonia Referendum Ruling 259 - 2015 9N (English).pdf
2017 Declaration of Independence
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