Last Sunday, the controversial Catalan referendum for an independent Catalonia led to a harsh confrontation between the Catalans and the Spanish police. However, the violence inflicted did not prevent the Catalans from voting. Over 90 percent of them voted for independence. The regular working week has started again and many Catalans are on strike to protest against the Spanish authorities.

Status referendum

What are the reasons for the Spanish government’s forceful intervention against the referendum? What is the history of this conflict? And why do the Catalans actually want to become independent? What is the legal status of the referendum? What effects can be expected from it? Will Catalonia truly become an independent republic? And what does this all mean for Europe and the EU?

Llisten to the insights of Spain-expert Gijs Mulder and political scientist Bernd Bonfert!

Donderdag 5 oktober 2017 | 12.45 - 13.30 uur | Hall Erasmusbuilding, Radboud University

Read the review (Dutch): http://www.ru.nl/radboudreflects/terugblik/terugblik-2017-0/terugblik-2017/17-10-05-will-catalonia-become-independent-current/

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