Young Catalans march for independence

In the Spanish region of Catalonia, an independence vote has been outlawed by the governments in Madrid.

Police forces have seized ballot boxes and arrested polling officials, but despite that more than 60% of the population are expected to cast their vote.

Sky's Diplomatic Editor Dominic Waghorn reports from Barcelona.

[risbolensky]

Kosovo independence led to this...Spain knew what would happen and never recognized it. Thanks to the selfish and idiotic policies of Brussels and Washington Spain has another crisis in the making. The EU should definitely be disbanded

[mypointofview]

It's extraordinary that Spain considers the referendum undemocratic when the cornerstone of democracy IS being able to vote. Just goes to show that Spain is very far from a mature country, which is a shame

[kbhanna]

The idea of nation states is terifying to the EU. Must not be allowed. Peoples desire for identity and culture, must be crushed.

[waroftherainbows]

So far for German ruled "Democratic" Europe! If, as the Catalonian people claim, have their own language why is it that they are not allowed to express their own will. I remember that after WW2 when the then so called colonies had revolted all those fighting for independence were branded "outlaws and illegal!" Wars broke out when Central and Latin America wanted independence! Same goes for the USA. Has Trump forgotten that his countrymen fought against the Colonial powers before USA became idependent? Ex Yugoslovia was ok to break apart into so many countries Why is it that the same does not apply for Catalonia? Couldn't the Spanish government at least disguss offering them more freedom, allowing the referendum to go on and stop acting like dictator Franco? By sending police to opress the people's will they will achieve nothing at all! Whenever we Europeans send in armies it's ok but when other countries do the same they are Dictators! Remember there had been referendums in Quebec and Scotland but noone tried to send police in those countries!

[ellkat]

The Referendum is a matter for the Catalonian people.No one has the right to put a boundary on the aspirations of the Catalonian people.

[trifulquita]

spaniards are allways separatists. They created their OWN COUNTRIES in Latin America, then they want to separate Bolivia, few white spaniards wants to create their own country in the only native american country in the world

[angangieangela]

Go ahead and leave Spain and please please please don’t leave the EU 🇪🇺

[mudchair]

I haven't looked into this issue yet, too busy with Syria.

Who are the Jews backing?

[soul_in_balance]

3rd October 2017 will be the birthday of the Catalan Republic. Votarem! (x)

[jesusrobertogonzlezlopez]

These days have been an example of how a fascist government like the Catalan independentista gives support to a part of the population that is not majority.It is the result of years in which they have taken advantage of an electoral law in which the nationalisms have been able to benefit from having the reins of the power of a country in which the other citizens have lost weight until becoming second class citizens.

[JakeShadowCitizen]

All of the sudden a socialist government isn't so benevolent.

[JW-dowc]

Spain relies on Catalonia for the economy and wealth. Believing if they loose Catalonia their country will fall. I'm sure there are other ways for Spain to rely on without Catalonia.

[jegorov]

Barcelona, 21 de julio de 1936. De 17 años de edad, partidario de la república de Marina Ginestà .Entonces, los catalanes también lucharon con el gobierno central de españa.

[dustingriffith]

CATALONIA: A NEW COUNTRY WAITING FOR THE FUTURE!

[petrofilmeurope]

Viva Felipe VI of Spain. There is only one and united Spain. Send in the Army with tanks against the Catalan traitors.

[strongdan]

Nice independents dream but it well never happen not even mother Mary come to visit Earth to eat cake Spain well never let this happen but keep trying

[J_lil_Bat]

nao vai acontecer nada ! ate podem votar mas n vai acontecer nada

[hankterreros]

"Bon Dia", from "Cali" "VOTA!"

[ELPORTEROTV]

Using minors in political rallies when they should be in school, shop owners fined for using signs in Spanish instead of Catalan and Parties that represent less than half of all Catalans stirring all this up excluding the majority. Way to go!

[cvi]

Russian bot's being in this forum suggests Putin may have a hand in this.