The Catalan authorities say around 90% of those who voted supported a split from Spain. Madrid says secession is illegal under the Spain’s 1978 constitution. In Barcelona, protesters chanted “let’s talk” in Catalan, while many carried signs criticising political leaders for not finding a diplomatic solution to the impasse. Borras, wearing a “Catalonia, we love you” sticker and surrounded by thousands waving Spanish flags, added: “I wanted to be here for unity, because I also feel very Catalan. Some EU states are worried that talk of Catalan independence could fuel secessionist feelings in other parts of Europe.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 07, 2017 22:41 UTC