Category Archives: Catalan independence
Europe Will Reap What Spain Has Sown
Authored by Wayne Madsen via The Strategic Culture Foundation, The Spanish government decided to reach back into its history and borrow from the playbook of longtime Spanish fascist dictator Francisco Franco in dealing with Catalonia’s decision to declare independence from the Spanish Kingdom as the Republic of Catalonia. The Catalan government’s decision to declare independence […]
With Just Hours Until Spain’s Ultimatum Runs Out, Catalonia Proposes Its Own Central Bank
It’s D-Day for Catalan President Carles Puigdemont who has just a few hours left until 10 am on Monday (4am ET) to respond to the Spanish government’s ultimatum delivered last week by the prime minister, demanding to know whether Puigdemont did, indeed, declare independence last week. If Puigdemont says yes, fails to respond, or provides […]
The Spanish Civil War, Revisited: Pepe Escobar Fears “Lethal Response” From Madrid
Authored by Pepe Escobar via The Asia Times, Puigdemont's political twist could invoke a lethal response from Madrid: suspension of Catalonia's government Call it theatre of the absurd – with a lethal subtext. Under pressure from all corners – even Donald Tusk, president of the EU Council – in his fateful date with destiny Carles […]
Catalan Independence: Deutsche Bank Explains How We Got Here & What Happens Next
In the past few days, many questions have arisen regarding the exact institutional mechanisms and next steps surrounding the Catalan events. In this note, Deutsche Bank's Marc de-Muizon provides a Q&A addressing these issues. Why is the referendum illegal? The Spanish Constitution states that Spain cannot be broken up. The Article 2 in the preliminary […]
Spanish Banks Hit Panic Button As Independence Odds Soar But ‘Stall’ Rumor Sparks Buying-Panic
Catalonia’s bid to separate from Spain had prompted investors to dump bonds issued by the region’s two biggest lenders, CaixaBank SA and Banco de Sabadell SA. Today, in a signal that the banks are taking thelikelihood of Catalonia independence very seriously, Sabadell has called a board meeting to approve a change of headquarters outside of […]
Will Brazil Be the Next Hotspot for Independence Movements?
If a union no longer works you always need to have a way to leave. Whether marriage or political. — Michael Krieger (@LibertyBlitz) October 3, 2017 libertyblitzkrieg.com / Michael Krieger / Oct 4, 2017 If you’ve read my work over the past several weeks, you’ve probably noticed an increased fascination with secession/independence movements around the world. I think […]
Flags, Symbols, And Statues Resurgent As Globalism Declines
Authored by Wayne Madsen via The Strategic Culture Foundation, As the forces of globalism retreat after numerous defeats in the United States, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and other nations, there is a resurgent popularity in national, historical, and cultural symbols. These include flags, statues of forbearers, place names, language, and, in fact, anything that distinguishes […]