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Geopolitics Elections

Catalans declare independence

20171 minPGnews

Catalonia's regional parliament declares independence on Friday, challenging Spain's authority.

Geopolitics Elections

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Catalans declare independence

2017• 1 minPG

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Catalonia's regional parliament declares independence on Friday, challenging Spain's authority.

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Catalonia's regional parliament declares independence on Friday, a decision that Spain's constitutional court is likely to deem illegal. This significant political event marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for autonomy in Spain. The declaration raises questions about the future of Catalonia and its relationship with the Spanish government. The Financial Times provides coverage of this unfolding situation, highlighting the implications for both Catalonia and Spain as tensions rise over the independence movement.

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