MAPPED: Catalonia is NOT alone – the regions desperate for independence threatening the EU
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CATALONIA’S quest for independence from Spain could spark a domino effect plunging the European Union into crisis as a map reveals the other regions across the continent desperate for autonomy.
Catalonia threw Spain into a constitutional crisis yesterday after declaring independence following a controversial referendum.
But the region is not alone in its hope for independence and the aftershocks of the Catalonia crisis could further splinter the EU with dozens of regions hoping to return to autonomy and fighting their own battle to regain control.
And this map, which shows the sheer number of regions with movements wanting greater autonomy or secessionist movements, makes a worrying read for EU chiefs.
The success in Catalonia could give the Basque Country a reason to resume its fight for independence
The regions wanting more autonomy or independence
Political groups like the SNP could have a renewed energy after the result in Catalonia
If Catalonia proves a success story, envious Catalan-speaking territories like the Balearic Islands and Valencia may want to join their neighbour.
The self determination for Gibraltar Group may also rise up with the aim of deciding the country’s constitutional status in Gibraltar.
In 2014, 89 per cent of people in Venice in Italy voted for independence in an online petition, which led to the forming of a party called ‘Veneto Si’.
According to a recent poll, 40 per cent of Welsh voters support more powers for the assembly and around 25 per cent are in favour of full independence