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Catalonia marks its National Day and seeks independence
Today, the Catalonia region celebrates its national holiday, "La Diada," which each year becomes an occasion to promote Catalan identity and demand self-determination and independence from Spain, amidst ongoing political tensions and sovereignty claims. Associations and organizations have called for demonstrations in Barcelona, Girona, and Amposta under the slogan "I am here... we are here... Independence," along with symbolic marches in Barcelona commemorating the fall of the city in 1714, a historic event marking the conquest by King Philip V and the subsequent loss of political and historical rights for the Catalan people. Over the decades, independence demands have evolved—from safeguarding culture and language to seeking complete separation, especially after the Constitutional Court approved a limited interpretation of the autonomous regime. The independence movement has continued to escalate its demands, including calls for referendums and clashes with security forces, most notably the 2017 referendum, in which 90% of voters supported independence despite boycotts and court rejection. Today’s political landscape remains unresolved, with ongoing calls to realize the right to self-determination, and the issue remains a significant part of Catalan political life. There is consensus on holding official referendums, while the Spanish government insists on maintaining national unity in accordance with the constitution.
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