Current problems of Europe

Catalan conflict yesterday and today

Хенкин С.М.

Khenkin S.M. – doctor of sciences (Sc.D in history), MGIMO (U) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, professor of political science, Department of West Europe and America, INION RAS, leading researcher.

Abstract

The article recreates relations between nationalists and separatists and the Spanish state in retrospect. Special attention is given to the analysis of driving forces and resources of modern separatism, the political struggle around the planned referendum on Catalan independence.

Keywords

Catalonia, Spain, State of autonomies, separatism, Constitution, federation, referendum.

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