Catalan independence referendum sparks growing concerns in Europe By Alejandro López 11 August 2017 The Catalan independence referendum, planned for October 1 is setting the stage for a bitter clash between Madrid and Barcelona. The Catalan secessionists—the Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC), Catalan European Democratic Party (PDeCAT) and the pseudo-left Popular Unity Candidacy (CUP)—are … Continue reading Catalan independence referendum sparks growing concerns in Europe