Catalonia and why secession movements fail
Barcelona, Oct. 29, 2017: More than 1 million people march in support of Spanish unity. Local leaders failed to realize how much their concerns would resonate (source: dpa)
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- Independence can bring drastic economic consequences that scare voters
- Local politicians are typically less skilled than their national counterparts
- Secession movements in Europe will likely fail
- Decentralization is a better alternative
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