An independent Catalonia: practicalities of leaving Spain Read more“If there were to be a declaration of independence, it would be unilateral, and it would not be recognised,” France’s European affairs minister, Nathalie Loiseau, said. “Catalonia cannot be defined by the vote organised by the independence movement just over a week ago,” she told CNews television. “If independence were to be recognised – which is not something that’s being discussed – the most immediate consequence would be that [Catalonia] automatically left the European Union. Play Video 2:31 I am Catalan: ’Independence is not a final destination’ - videoIt remains unclear whether Puigdemont will opt merely to recognise the referendum result or whether he will push ahead with a unilateral declaration of independence. Q&A What happens if Catalonia declares independence?

Source: The Guardian October 09, 2017 08:52 UTC