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Different countries, different histories, different legal traditions. Scotland is a nation in the British Commonwealth, not a province (shire) of the nation of
by philipov 9y ago
Different countries, different histories, different legal traditions. Scotland is a nation in the British Commonwealth, not a province (shire) of the nation of England. Aragon and Catalonia did not follow the same pattern.
- jordic 9y agoCatalonia had been a nation since the 10th century. Spanish gov doesn't want a referendum because their are afraid on loose....
- philipov 9y agoYes, England retained the nationalities of the kingdoms it absorbed and became a multinational state, whereas Spain followed more absolutist traditions and wanted not just fealty but complete assimilation. Scotland remained a nation after regal unification, whereas the nationhood of Catalonia is past tense, and therefore secession has significantly different legal ramifications in their respective empires.
- jordic 9y agoThe problem is that for spainyards Catalonia is just the old and rich colony. And they want to continue plunde it :( If you look at a map you will understand the reason for why spain wants to hide and prevent a referendum.
- kgwgk 9y agoWhen was Catalonia colonized? Where did the settlers come from?
- notspanishflu 9y agoCatalonia has never been a nation.
- notspanishflu 9y ago"Catalonia had been a nation since the 10th century." Again, if you believe that fantasy is true, is impossible to open your eyes to reality. Please, point to a reputable source.