카탈루냐 독립 움직임의 역사적 배경과 현재

Abstract

In the fall of 2017, the pro-independence movement of Catalonia, a Spanish autonomous region, became an important issue. This movement has its roots in the historical reality of Spain as a nation which comprises diverse languages, cultures and nationalist sentiments, which have constituted the leading forces towards independence and secessionism in some regions. From this perspective, this study seeks to explore the historical background and developmental process of the Catalonia independence movement. To this end, I will first examine the historical situation from the formation of Catalonia to Franco’s dictatorship, followed by the institutionalization process of regional autonomies after the Spanish transition to democracy. Finally, a careful analysis of the current situation in Catalonia will be undertaken in order to try to more fully comprehend this pro-independence movement beyond the expansion of Catalonia’s autonomy.