{"product_id":"catalonia-a-new-independent-state-in-europe-1","title":"Catalonia: A New Independent State in Europe?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCatalonia: A New Independent State in Europe\u003c\/em\u003e examines the main issues of the political process which is taking place in Catalonia today. The political confrontation between the Spanish and Catalan institutions has now reached the international arena, especially the debates concerning international recognition of a new Catalan state and its membership of the European Union (EU) and other international institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are no precedents for the secession of a region from an EU member country that could be applied to the case of Catalonia. Therefore, it is not surprising that the world has many unanswered question about the process. This volume aims to provide answers to many of these questions in a systematic and rigorous way. Why has the political scenario in Catalonia changed so radically and so rapidly? Is this new situation only temporary and support for independence is likely to vanish very soon? What role has the deep economic crisis in Catalonia and in Spain played in the process? Is a potential new Catalan state economically viable? Which are the main legal controversies about self-determination and independence between the Spanish and Catalan institutions? Would an independent Catalonia be a member of the EU?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will be of great use to academics and students in the field of politics and international relations, particularly those interested in European economic and political studies. It will also interest a wide segment of general readers interested in contemporary political issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54247800963416,"sku":"9781138386419","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781138386419_65067530-0354-4403-925b-6df38cca3578.jpg?v=1777806948","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/catalonia-a-new-independent-state-in-europe-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}