Latest news about catalonia independence

Here are some of the latest news and updates about the Catalonia independence movement:

Recent Developments:

  1. Spanish Supreme Court sentences nine Catalan separatist leaders to prison: On October 14, 2020, the Spanish Supreme Court sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to prison for their roles in the 2017 independence referendum. The sentences ranged from 9 to 13 years in prison.
  2. Catalan parliament approves new independence declaration: On October 16, 2020, the Catalan parliament approved a new declaration of independence, which was met with widespread international condemnation.
  3. Spanish government rejects Catalan independence declaration: On October 17, 2020, the Spanish government rejected the Catalan parliament's declaration of independence, calling it "unconstitutional" and "illegitimate".
  4. Catalan president Quim Torra resigns: On May 28, 2021, Catalan president Quim Torra resigned after being stripped of his immunity by the Spanish parliament.

Current Situation:

  1. Catalan independence movement remains active: Despite the recent setbacks, the Catalan independence movement remains active and continues to push for independence from Spain.
  2. Pro-independence protests continue: Pro-independence protests and demonstrations continue to take place in Catalonia, with many calling for the release of imprisoned separatist leaders and for independence.
  3. Spanish government maintains tough stance: The Spanish government has maintained a tough stance on Catalan independence, refusing to engage in talks with separatist leaders and instead focusing on maintaining the unity of Spain.

International Reaction:

  1. European Union maintains neutrality: The European Union has maintained a neutral stance on the Catalan independence issue, refusing to recognize Catalonia as an independent state.
  2. International community expresses concerns: Many international organizations and governments have expressed concerns about the situation in Catalonia, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the United Nations.
  3. Some countries support Catalan independence: A few countries, such as the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom, have expressed support for Catalan independence, although this is not an official government position.

Key Players:

  1. Quim Torra: The former president of Catalonia, who resigned in May 2021.
  2. Carles Puigdemont: The former president of Catalonia, who fled to Belgium in 2017 to avoid arrest and has been living in exile.
  3. Jordi Sànchez: A prominent Catalan separatist leader who was arrested in 2018 and is currently in prison.
  4. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez: The current prime minister of Spain, who has maintained a tough stance on Catalan independence.

Timeline:

Please note that the situation in Catalonia is complex and constantly evolving, and this summary is intended to provide a general overview of the latest developments.