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http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/oct/05/catalan-people-spanish-government-catalonia-independence-election-madrid



On 27th September Catalonia's voters determined the political future of the country. As it has been estimated 77.4% of the voters decided to vote political countries that are in favor of the independence of Catalonia from the Spanish government. At this point in time, the majority of the Catalonian parliament seats are believed to be occupied by independents, being 75, out of 135 seats, while the unionists make up the remaining seats.

These elections therefore become the first way in which Catalonian citizens were able to express their support on the idea of Independence, since by law the process was very long due to the fact that the Spanish constitution does not allow such referendums to take place. Such process is proved to be supported by the citizens, who constantly, and pacifically showed support to this belief of independence, during the period of time of four years. On the other hand, many of the Catalonia citizens are against the independence, proof of this is the number of citizens that did not take this referendum seriously, who did not even bother to go to vote against it.


After the support of the public was displayed, several political parties in favor of the independence of Catalonia, such as CDC centre, and ERC, decided to unify since the aim of all of them  is believe to be similar according to their political aims. Although there are confrontations for sure, even though many of the parties have displayed the desire of supporting the independence of Catalonia. Besides of this, not only politicians but also member of the establishment, such as university teachers in political science have shown their varied opinions. From this group, there have been several figures who have supported the unity in the belief of the independence, and helped to keep the opinion of the civilians the same, during protests, and marchs.

The history of the Catalonian parliament has shown the presence of a self government since 1359, and the presence of a dialect, that could be considered a language. This facts point out that in the history of the Catalonian culture, there has always been a feeling of separation, due to language, different political beliefs, causing Spansh Civil war. Although it is of vital importance to have in mind that other regions of Spain have dialects as well, being in the same situation as Catalonia, which shows that there must be an equal consideration for all the regions of the country.