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2017 Catalan independence referendum – Spain

Summary

The 2017 Catalan independence referendum was a highly controversial event that took place in Spain . The referendum was called for by the Catalan government and was held on October 1, with 2.26 million people participating . However, Spain's Constitutional Court had previously declared the referendum law unconstitutional and had suspended it . The referendum caused widespread protests and strikes in Catalonia . The regional president, Carles Puigdemont, called for independence talks with Spain . The events leading up to the referendum date back to June 2017 . The Mossos d'Esquadra, Catalonia's regional police, were ordered to prevent the referendum .

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Time range: Sep 06, 2017 – Oct 10, 2017
Subjects: Catalan independence referendum, protest, violence, police raid, dialogue with Madrid
Locations: Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona, Madrid

Timeline

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Sep 06, 2017

The Catalan government calls for an independence referendum to be held on October 1, sparking controversy and protests.

Sep 07, 2017

Spain's Constitutional Court suspends the referendum law, stating that it is unconstitutional and lacks legal force.

Sep 08, 2017

The Catalan parliament votes to hold the independence referendum on October 1.

Sep 29, 2017

Catalan government lays out plans for referendum, including over 2,000 polling stations.

Oct 01, 2017

The disputed independence referendum takes place, despite Spanish national police crackdown and violence.

Oct 03, 2017

Thousands protest and strike in response to violence during the referendum.

Oct 10, 2017

Catalan President Carles Puigdemont declares independence but suspends its effects to facilitate dialogue with Madrid.

Oct 17, 2017

Spain's Constitutional Court unanimously confirms that the referendum law is unconstitutional and has no legal force.

Oct 27, 2017

A timeline of key events leading up to and following the Catalan independence referendum.

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[1] Catalan government says millions will turn out for referendum

The Catalan government has laid out its plans for the referendum on independence from Spain, claiming that more than 7,200 people will staff 2,315 polling stations across the region to stage a ...

[2] Spain’s Constitutional Court strikes down Catalan referendum law

Spain’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday unanimously confirmed that the referendum law passed by the Catalan parliament on September 6 is unconstitutional, and devoid of any binding legal force. The law had already been on hold since September 7, when the court pre-emptively suspended it while it considered the case ahead of the referendum, which was ultimately held on October 1.

[3] Catalan independence referendum descends into chaos | CNN

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[4] Spain's top court blocks Catalan referendum law – DW – 09/07/2017

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[5] Thousands protest and strike over Catalonia referendum violence

Ripples from Catalan referendum could extend beyond Spain Read more The regional government said 2.26 million people had taken part in the poll, or just over 42% of the electorate.

[6] Catalan president calls for independence talks with Spain

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[7] Catalonia’s independence: How did it happen? A timeline of key events ...

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[8] Catalonia Independence Bid Pushes Spain Toward Crisis

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[9] Catalonia independence referendum: All you need to know

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[10] Explained: Catalan controversy as independence referendum looms

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Spain's top court rules Catalonia's independence referendum illegal

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Catalans strike over violent crackdown on independence referendum

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Catalonia referendum: What just happened? | CNN

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Catalonia Referendum Results Are In After Day of Violence - The Intercept

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The Spanish Court Decision That Sparked Catalan Vote - The Atlantic

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Spain to deploy police to prevent Catalan independence vote

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Catalonia independence declaration signed and suspended - BBC

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Catalonia referendum: 90% voted for independence, say officials – as it ...

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Catalan independence: Did the referendum comply with basic voting ...

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Catalan Independence Referendum Turns Violent As Police And ... - NPR

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Catalan independence: How the independence referendum has split the ...

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