Abstract:
After the end of heat caused by the secession issue of Scotland from Britain which
concluded with the failure of Scottish citizen in getting most vote to break apart through
referendum which allowed by British Government, the secession issue of Catalonia from Spain
has becomes the main secession issue that currently ongoing in the world especially in Europe.
This conflict appears to be unique because before discriminatory treat towards language,
economy and culture from Spanish Government to Catalan, its people had already have
nationalist feeling towards Catalonia in which basically already has language, economy and
culture even its own flag. This issue is vital as Catalonia might succeed in getting out of Spain in
the future, the economic and political situation in international system specifically in Europe will
be shifted. It is because Catalonia is one of the wealthiest region and most productive in Spain.
Yet, considering Catalonia has international port that seems attractive and busy yet its location is
very beneficial.
All this time, Catalonia is the main engine to Spain for generating income in which
helpful to survive in the economic crisis has been hurting the world especially states under
European Union. Not to mention this issue getting more interesting as it left space for EU as
involving international institution. The reaction from it will be explained towards the conflict
between Spain and Catalonia. Whether it takes Catalan's or Spain's side, or even whatever
would be the responds from the regional institution will be discussed.
This research will try to understand on what actually happening in Catalonia and how the
involvement of European Union in this very issue. In explaining all of that, this research will also
be supported by two theories within International Relation scope that will help in study process
towards the issue currently faced by Spain and Catalonia. As for the method, this research will be
using qualitative pattern taken from the results of finding out of primary and secondary sources.
