Catalonia independence movement

Catalonia leader Carles Puigdemont calls for opposition to Spanish takeover

Catalonia's separatist leader calls on Catalans to peacefully oppose Spain's takeover, in a staged appearance that seems to convey that he refuses to accept his firing, which was ordered by central authorities.

Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain

Catalonia's regional parliament declares independence from Spain in a disputed vote that is now likely to be declared illegal by Spain's constitutional court.

October 28, 2017
October 28, 2017

Catalonia leader Carles Puigdemont calls for opposition to Spanish takeover

Catalonia's separatist leader calls on Catalans to peacefully oppose Spain's takeover, in a staged appearance that seems to convey that he refuses to accept his firing, which was ordered by central authorities.

October 27, 2017
October 27, 2017
Catalonia's regional parliament declares independence from Spain in a disputed vote that is now likely to be declared illegal by Spain's constitutional court.

Catalan parliament declares independence from Spain

Catalonia's regional parliament declares independence from Spain in a disputed vote that is now likely to be declared illegal by Spain's constitutional court.