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Polls show up to 57 per cent of Catalans would vote yes to independence, a figure that has nearly doubled since the start of Spain's economic crisis in 2008.
Anger over "unfair" tax demands from Madrid have fueled separatist sentiment in the industrious and economically important region, as Spain suffers deep economic crisis and unpopular austerity measures.
Many voters believe the region, which boasts a strong cultural identity and its own language and contributes 20 per cent of Spain's economic output, would fare better economically as an individual state within the European Union.
Catalonia vote: Early exit polls show region may be on road to independence - Telegraph
Oooo... this could be interesting.
I could see north Italy (Sud Tirol) trying the same. Belgium has its French/Flemish problems... All due to one successful segment of the population tired of others thieving their wealth.
Hmmm sounds like Obama and the Libs Parasite Nation.