Unless you’ve been living under a rock you are no doubt aware that the issue of Catalan Independence has been very much to the fore in recent times, particularly since the events of 1 October last. If you have been talking to any locals the topic will surely have come up repeatedly and you will have heard varying points of view. As a foreigner, it can be tricky knowing what to say or whether to give an opinion at all, at the risk of causing offence or starting a row!
This blog will to try and give you the background and a little history so that you can form your own opinion or, at least, be well informed on this thorniest of issues that looks set to be debated for the foreseeable future.
