Catalan support for independence on the rise

Within Catalonia, support for an independent republic rose to an almost three-year high in October, a sharp reversal of the last survey that gave pro-unity supporters a clear lead

Oct 2017: First survey since independence declaration shows 48.7% support for secession – 7.6 percentage points more than in June


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Nov 9, 2014: Catalan authorities stage symbolic
poll on secession, despite strong opposition from Madrid. More than 80% vote in favour, but turnout is only 40%

Sep 27, 2015: Pro-sovereignty forces win majority of seats in Catalan parliament

Jan 2016: Regional assembly chooses staunch separatist Carles Puigdemont
to head government

Oct 2017 survey by Centre d’Estudis d’Opinió (CEO) of 1,338 people between Oct 16-29. Margin of error ± 2.69 points

Mar 2017: Former Catalan president Artur Mas banned from public office for two years over 2014 vote

Oct 1: Spanish police disrupt independence referendum, injuring hundreds of people. Vote backs split from Spain and government declares independence. Madrid imposes direct rule 

Sources: CEO, Reuters, BBC Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS