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This document discusses the right to decide movement in Catalonia. It provides background on Catalonia's history of using participatory processes when referendums were not allowed, including collecting women's signatures in 1931. It describes how the right to decide became popular in Catalonia through large demonstrations in the 2000s and non-official referendums organized by civil society from 2007-2011. The document argues that the right to decide represents a new framework that crosses boundaries and allows people to express their political will about Catalonia's future, rather than being based on historical rights. It maintains the right to decide is distinct from self-determination under international law.
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This document summarizes the cultural connections between Catalan and German cultures over time. It discusses how the Catalan poet Joan Maragall was influenced by Goethe's Faust, focusing on the character of Gretchen. It also compares the epic poem by Maragall, Comte Arnau, to a short story by Franz Kafka. The document outlines how German scholars helped modernize the Catalan language in the early 20th century. It discusses Catalan authors who were influenced by German writers like Bertolt Brecht, Rainer Maria Rilke, and Franz Kafka. The document emphasizes how translation has allowed the sharing of ideas between these two cultures with different histories.
This document discusses the right to decide movement in Catalonia. It provides background on Catalonia's history of using participatory processes when referendums were not allowed, including collecting women's signatures in 1931. It describes how the right to decide became popular in Catalonia through large demonstrations in the 2000s and non-official referendums organized by civil society from 2007-2011. The document argues that the right to decide represents a new framework that crosses boundaries and allows people to express their political will about Catalonia's future, rather than being based on historical rights. It maintains the right to decide is distinct from self-determination under international law.
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Source: GenCat
Date: 02.04.2015.
This document summarizes and discusses issues related to Catalan independence and democracy. It discusses:
1) The failure of the Spanish state to recognize Catalonia's distinct national identity and accommodate Catalan pluralism within Spain's political system, fueling support for independence.
2) The main arguments put forth by Catalan and Spanish actors regarding Catalan independence - Catalans argue for self-determination and cite injustices, while Spain argues it is unconstitutional and could harm Catalonia.
3) Recent events that have shifted Catalan demands from regionalism to secessionism, including the rejection of Catalan nation recognition in the new Statute and economic mistreatment by Spain.
4) The range
Why do Catalans want to hold a Referendum on their future?Miqui Mel
This note aims to explain why Catalans want to vote. However, a simple list of grievances would not capture the spirit of optimism, tolerance and modernization which is at the heart of the move to independence.
Source: Diplocat.
Date: 30.04.2013.
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The document summarizes a judicial decision regarding Catalonia's status within Spain that has strained relations between the two governments. The Spanish Constitutional Court struck down parts of Catalonia's statute that referenced Catalonia as a "nation" and gave preferential status to the Catalan language. This decision fueled anti-Spanish sentiment in Catalonia and led Catalan leaders to hold a symbolic independence referendum in 2014, further exacerbating tensions over Catalonia's autonomy and identity within Spain. The ruling highlighted the tension between Spain's principle of national unity and recognition of regional autonomy in its constitution.
The document discusses the 300th anniversary of the War of Spanish Succession ending in 1714 with Barcelona surrendering to Bourbon troops. It provides historical context of the period following 1714 when Catalonia lost ancient freedoms and political autonomy under centralizing Spanish rule. While Catalan identity and culture faced attacks, the 19th century Renaixença cultural revival movement helped sustain the Catalan nation. The document argues Catalonia still desires equal partnership in democratic Spain but recent events have changed citizens' relationship with the Spanish state due to issues like fiscal contributions not being fairly distributed. It maintains the will of the Catalan people is to vote on their future and they will hold a non-binding referendum on November 9th regarding Catal
Citizen complaint to the UN, the EP, the European Commission, the European C...Miqui Mel
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The document outlines the process and legal justification for Catalonia becoming an independent state. It discusses:
- The process would require both political and operational actions to build social support, declare independence, and define the initial structure and functions of the new Catalan state.
- Historically, Catalonia was a sovereign entity under international law until 1716 when its sovereignty was illegally suppressed by Spain. Contemporary international law supports Catalonia's right to self-determination.
- Despite being dominated by Spain, Catalonia has contributed greatly to Spain's stability, especially economically and by defending democracy. Independence should restore Catalonia's sovereignty rather than be seen as seceding from Spain.
- An independent Catalan state would
The document outlines the process and steps needed for Catalonia to become an independent state, including increasing social support, passing a sovereignty act, declaring independence, and gaining international recognition. It discusses generating social support through government statements, political party support, civil society actions, and traditional and social media. It also emphasizes the need to communicate the process internationally, establish alliances with other countries, and agree on terms for recognition prior to declaring independence. A sovereignty act passed through a referendum, elections, or other democratic means would provide legitimacy before a declaration of independence.
This document provides a brief analysis and comparison of the demographics, economy, history, language, status, and any referendums of three regions: Scotland, Catalunya, and Lombardia. For each region, facts are presented on population statistics, GDP contributions, unemployment rates, historical rulers, official and minority languages, autonomy status within their respective countries, and any independence referendums that have been held.
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3) Hold constituent elections and ratify independence via referendum, allowing citizens to definitively proclaim independence with full knowledge of the cause.
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Date and Question Announced for Catalonia Self-determination Vote (Memorandum #2)
1. D AT E & Q U E S T I O N A N N O U N C E D
F OR
C A T AL ON I A S E L F -D E T E R M I N AT I O N V OT E
Catalonia will hold a popular vote on self-determination on 9 November 2014.
Voters will be asked a two-part question:
Do you want Catalonia to be a State?
If so, do you want Catalonia to be an independent state?
This date and question have been agreed on 12 December 2013 by the
Convergència i Unió (CiU) ruling coalition, and opposition parties Esquerra
Republicana de Catalunya (ERC), Iniciativa per Catalunya Verds-Esquerra Unida
(ICV-EUiA), and Candidatura d’Unitat Popular (CUP), reflecting the will of the people
to decide their own future, and making up almost 2/3 of Catalan Members of
Parliament (87 out of 135 Members of the Catalan Parliament) supporting this
specific vote. Let’s recall that in Catalonia' regional elections on 25 November 2012,
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parties supporting Catalonia' right to self-determination won 107 of the 135 total
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seats (79% of all MPs). The Catalan people have given a clear mandate to their
representatives to begin a process of national transition towards self-determination.
Public surveys and opinion polls consistently show that more than 82% of the
population in Catalonia is in favour of a referendum. The strength of popular feeling
was demonstrated, once again, on 11 September 2013, when a million and a half
citizens joined hands in the Via Catalana (the "Catalan Way"), a massive and
peaceful manifestation of popular will, to show their support for a referendum – like
the three Baltic States did in 1990. The political leadership of Catalonia has
responded to that wish and must implement the will of the people.
Contrary to some speculation, there are several possible legal procedures which will
enable a referendum to take place. This is clearly a matter of politics rather than
of legality. There is no reason that a referendum could not be authorised or
tolerated under existing Spanish and Catalan law, or a new law passed to
authorise it. All that is necessary is the political will.
The Government of Catalonia continues to push for an agreed process with the
central government in Madrid. Regrettably, political leaders in Madrid have so far not
engaged with the reality of the situation in Catalonia. At the same time there have
been some ill-considered attempts by Spanish officials to undermine the political
authority of the Catalan president. Despite this, the Catalan government is a strong
advocate of dialogue and negotiation with the central government in Madrid to
organise this referendum - this is its mandate from the Catalan population.
Carrer de la Pietat, 2
08002 Barcelona
Tel. (+34) 93 554 51 01
Fax (+34) 93 554 51 07
2. Statements by Spain and others that an independent Catalonia would be outside the
EU are designed to scare Catalan voters away from supporting independence. The
reality is that even Spain has a strong interest in Catalonia being part of the EU. The
EU Treaties do not specifically deal with the question of what happens when part of a
member state becomes independent, so it is simply untrue to declare that Catalonia
would cease to be an EU member overnight.
Catalonia is a European country. 7.5 million Catalan citizens already have the rights
of EU citizenship, and cannot be directly ejected from the Union. Right now there are
more than 300,000 EU citizens residing and 5,100 foreign companies established in
Catalonia. Our people wish to remain part of the EU, and to stay within the Euro
zone. In any case, the continuity of Catalonia’s EU membership would be a
political decision in the hands of the governments of all EU member states.
Catalonia also looks forward to playing its role in the common defence of Europe, to
be a main actor in the Mediterranean, and to continuing discussions with our
international partners about the way forward. There will be no Catalan security gap.
With its own state, Catalonia will be the seventh largest economy in the EU and an
asset to the EU, with its dynamic and innovative export-led industries. Its
Government will be able to offer more incentives and better regulations to foreign
companies to invest there. It will continue to be a driver for growth, a net contributor,
not a drain on the EU budget. Catalonia is committed to a peaceful, democratic and
transparent process which will be rooted in the EU.
Secretariat of Foreign and European Union Affairs
Government of Catalonia
Barcelona, 13 December 2013
Carrer de la Pietat, 2
08002 Barcelona
Tel. (+34) 93 554 51 01
Fax (+34) 93 554 51 07