Declaration of the Catalonian Republic

The Declaration of the Catalan Republic was a political move made by Catalonia in October 2017, when its regional Parliament voted to declare independence from Spain. This decision was triggered by a controversial independence referendum, which the Spanish government and courts deemed illegal. The move aimed to establish Catalonia as a separate nation, but it was not recognized internationally and led to political and legal conflicts. Subsequently, the Spanish government assumed direct control over Catalonia, and the declaration was effectively suspended. The event highlighted ongoing tensions over regional autonomy and national unity within Spain.