Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgoen, who has been seeking a new vote for independence from the U.K., says Catalonia has the right to self-determinate. It will get little help from abroad, as other European nations, many of which are facing separatist movements of their own, have shown little indication that they will acknowledge Catalonian independence. But Catalonia will face significant challenges attempting to assert its independence in the face of Spain’s decision to impose direct rule on the region. Will Catalonia become independent of Spain? Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and.

Puigdemont then turned the matter to Catalonian parliament, which on Friday voted to declare independence. Random House Children's Books, Young Adult Fiction - 336 pages.

But the attempt fell apart in the face of his own hardcore supporters and opposition from Madrid, the Financial Times reports. Puigdemont appeared to take a step towards détente on Thursday, when he held off from declaring independence and suggested early elections instead. 21 that he was invoking a constitutional rule allowing him to “restore the rule of law, coexistence and the economic recovery and to ensure that elections could be held in normal circumstances.” But Rajoy has maintained a hard line throughout, announcing Oct. 10 speech, Puigdemont stopped just short of declaring independence, opting instead to pursue a dialogue with Madrid. The Catalonia independence referendum led to weeks of political maneuvering and mixed messages on all sides.

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