De l'Inevitable encaix a l'Estat espanyol al somni europeista

Abstract

The European Union has indirectly contributed a lot in favor of demands for independence. First, building a framework for political and economic stability (positive) and, secondly, denying any political weight of the regions in the decision making process (negative). Only states count. We cannot assume a common position of all the European states in favor or against the Catalan independentist cause. But, overall, probably a solution that happens to do not recognise at all a Catalan republic would be the more expensive option economically and politically, setting a bizarre precedent. This article discusses various scenarios and the possible position of the European Union in relation to the independence of Catalonia, examining the interests of three parties: Spain, Catalonia and the EU.