Catalan independence movement
The Catalan independence or separatism is a political movement that supports the independence of Catalonia or the Catalan countries from Spain and France. The Catalan independence movement began in the 19th century. The separatists believe that Catalonia is a nation. Catalonia has its own language (Catalan language) and culture (Catalan culture).
During the Francisco Franco dictatorship, Catalans and the Catalan language were oppressed. Recently, the number of people who support Catalan independence has increased. In 2012 there was a demonstration in Barcelona with 1.500.000 people.[1] The majority of the parliament in Catalunya wants to have a referendum on independence, and 55% identify as separatists.
The Estelada flag is the symbol of the Catalan independence movement.
Catalan Independence Movement Media
A Catalan independence protest in July 2010
Francesc Macià, leader of ERC and President of Catalonia between 1931 and 1933, proclaiming the Catalan Republic on 14 April 1931
The 2010 Catalan autonomy protest in the intersection of Passeig de Gràcia and Aragó Avenues, in Barcelona
Municipalities supporting the Association of Municipalities for Independence
Artur Mas and Oriol Junqueras, signing the 2012–2016 governability agreement on 19 December 2012
Pro-referendum rally in Montjuic, 11 June 2017
Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and over 700 mayors from Catalonia meeting to support an independence referendum, September 2017
Protest in Barcelona in October 2019
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