The independence of Catalonia

Catalonia, an autonomous community in Spain is shaken between the independence and remaining.

So far, the citizens in Catalonia were willing to become independent of Spain. Since its fiscal status was far better than those of other regions, Catalonians has felt to be exploited by the Spanish government. On the other hand, the independence of Catalonia was a risk not only for Spain but also for other nations in the EU. When Brexit was approved, some people worried that this issue would be ignited.

And recently, the Catalonian government conducted a local referendum to ask the affirmation of the idea of the independence, despite the Constitutional Court had not approved it. The result was over 90% of respondents agreed, while the voting rate was under 50%. Thus, many people opposing the independence seemed not to have voted.

And Today, Catalonia's President Carles Puigdemont has delayed a formal declaration of independence from Spain. He intends to enable persuasion with Spanish central government as much as possible.

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I believe Puigdemont's attitude is rational. At present, none of other nations want Catalonia to become independent. Catalonia would be excluded from the members of EU. It will face a very difficult situation as many countries hesitate to make a good relationship with Catalonia. Referring the fact that there are many controversies around Brexit, the discussion about the influence of the independence of Catalonia will also be chaotic.

In general, it is no good for a local region to be independent of the mother nation because it seems to have gained much prosperity. But, recent situation imagines me a new shape of the future. The idea of nations itself will be amended shortly. Then, the identity of us will also be reconsidered.