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Catalonia, one year later
July 14, 2018: Catalan President Quim Torra (1R) joins protesters demanding the release of pro-independence leader Oriol Junqueras (pictured on banner) from prison (source: dpa)
General info
What's inside
- Both the pro- and anti-independence coalitions in Catalonia are weak and split
- This has created a hard-to-break political impasse that is damaging the economy
- More stalemate seems likely, unless pro-independence moderates align with unionists
Who will benefit?
- Report is targeted to the decision makers in cross country manufacturing – suppliers, manufacturers, logistics.
- Also considered useful for the administrative university facilities, to better understand the possible effects of current decisions.
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