Catalonia independence struggle

One and a half million people were on the streets of Barcelona to claim the independence of Catalonia, just a year ago. It was huge success for the organizers, because in this region of northeastern Spain there is 7 and a half million inhabitants. This demonstration of strength of pro-independence certifies that it has timed out the model of the autonomous Government in place since the reinstallation of democracy in Spain.

This height of separatism takes place against a background of severe economic crisis in the region, reputed to be the richest of Spain.

The unemployment rate is 23.85%, and the debt in the first quarter of 2013 amounts to 51 billion euros.

Catalonia had to get 9 billion euros to Spanish Fund to help regions.

However, the Catalan Government denounces a unfavorable treatment of the region, the subject of the tax point of view: Catalonia gives more to the central State that receives, a deficit that reaches 16 million per year.

As the President says Catalan, Arthur But, "Catalonia is, among the Spanish territories, and more than 30 years after the establishment of democracy, the only one who contributes to the GDP, economic growth, and one that has fewer public infrastructure."

After the Catalan elections in November 2012, the Esquerra Republicana, independentist left, became the second political force in Barcelona. The leader, Oriol Junqueras, establishes the course: "the people of Catalonia have spoken and voted precisely in favour of a process leading to independence."

The outgoing President of the region, Arthur But, and conservative coalition CIU were debilitadose and find themselves obliged to negotiate with the other pro-independence political forces. In Exchange for their support, the ERC requires the holding of a referendum on independence in 2014.

A poll from early September, discloses that the "Yes" can get 52%, an increase compared to 2012; While supporters of the "no" kicks, according to the poll, to 24.1%.

After all, Artur But cultivates the doubt; says it will negotiate until the end in order to reach an agreement with Mariano Rajoy. According to some sources, But held a secret meeting in August, with the Spanish Prime Minister who, in turn, strongly opposes the referendum.

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