Pedro Sanchez

Catalan society is divided. There's one bloc - which isn't a majority - that backs pro-independence parties. But there's also a bloc that doesn't, which favours the current state, the statute of autonomy, and either increased decentralisation or even increased recentralisation.

Spanish Politician

Carles Puigdemont

Catalan politics emancipated from the Spanish politics on September 27, 2015. Since then, we've acted with a sovereign mentality, political sovereignty.

Catalan Politician

Catalan citizens are peaceful, European, and open-minded. We want to contribute to better international and European governance.

Catalan relates to distinctive traditions and symbols of Catalonia, a strong cultural region.

Cultural Identity

Catalan is specific to Catalonia in Spain, so use it to describe something from this area.

Geographic Specific

Catalan can imply political views about Catalonia's relationship with Spain. Be cautious.

Political Sensitivity

When calling someone a Catalan, it relates to their ethnic identity from Catalonia.

Ethnic Identity

Do not mistake Catalan for Spanish. Catalans are from Spain but have distinct identity.

Not Spanish Replacement

Catalan as a language is distinct from Spanish and has its own grammar and vocabulary.

Language Specificity

Catalan is officially used alongside Spanish in Catalonia, making it regionally important.