Key aspects of Catalan self-determination law

If Catalonia eventually implements its declaration of independence, legislation aimed at providing a provisional constitutional framework for the new republic could come into effect

FORM OF STATE
Legislation describes Catalonia as “social and democratic republic of law”, in which people of region are sovereign. Law states that Catalonia will abide by EU and international law, and defines sovereign territory of Catalonia

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
Catalan and Spanish, plus Aranese dialect of Occitan – spoken in Aran valley

RELATIONS WITH EU
EU rules in force in Catalonia when independence is declared would continue to apply. EU laws passed after independence would be automatically integrated into Catalan law

CURRENCY
Break from Spain would leave Catalonia outside EU, but it could aim to continue using euro, as non-EU members Kosovo and Montenegro do

TRADE AND IMMIGRATION
Catalan government would act in accordance with customs and excise regime set out in EU law

HEAD OF STATE
President Carles Puigdemont would become first Catalan head of state once law comes into
force

JUSTICE
Current Supreme Court of Justice of Catalonia would become new Supreme Court of Catalonia.
Superior Court of Guarantees created to handle any appeals and conflicts of jurisdiction

CITIZENSHIP
Dual nationality would be accepted, so citizens could have both Catalan and Spanish
passports

NEW CONSTITUTION
Transitional law to stay in force to allow for constituent election after six months. New
legislature would then draft definitive Catalan Constitution


Source: Government of Catalonia 
Picture: Associated Press 
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