Catalans: Republic or Parliament
In the political deadlock between Spain and Catalonia to decide which is the best government? Although Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont said to have a "mandate of the people" for a republic, it is Barcelona's mayor asking all sides must de-escalate to save jobs. Catalonia may seem pretty small to Spain but remains more productive in terms of GDP per capita averaging $28,600 euro ($33,600/USD). Catalonia is such a large contributor of tax revenues to Madrid to leave would Spain GDP per capita overall at $24,000 euro ($28,354/USD).
However in Catalans case, its independent debt would be crushing at the end of June, its debt stood at 76.7 billion euros (90 billion dollars) which means Catalonia is not able to borrow directly on financial markets. Since 2007, Spain has been severely affected by the global economic crisis. Now here comes the speculation, what if? Would Catalonia leave the European Union? Would Catalonia benefit by its region paying no tax to Madrid and has keep? Will GDP fall and double unemployment which is already under stress? Some economists say a new republic is not "star wars" but budget wars.
Al árbol por el fruto es conocido
In Spain there is an ancient saying, 'the apple does not fall far from the tree.' However proverbs if observation matters children in their behavior often follow the example of their parents which started out under the control of the Count of Barcelona and his relatives in the 11th century.
With the House of Habsburg dyeing off the ruling class passed to the House of Bourbon. The Treaty of Utrecht (1713) and the Treaty of Rastatt (1714) after the War of the Spanish Succession officially formed the Spanish kingdom as we know it today. Barcelona was out and Madrid in. The issue is much debated among both camps; the people of Catalonia prefer the history of the House of Barcelona and a Republic. As Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont heads to Madrid under uncertainty to discuss an extraordinary cabinet and next move.
In order to better understand how Catalan meets the needs of society and the economy, there is a need for a region-wide system to provide adequate vision of graduate employment and the labor market needs. It is here I feel Catalan patience exhausted.
Tinc els records més dolents d'Espanya, però tinc molt pocs records dolents dels espanyols
― George Orwell, Homage to Catalonia
(translating- I have the most evil memories of Spain, but I have very few bad memories of Spaniards)
The Spanish monarch, currently, Felipe VI, is the head of the Spanish State. He needs to provide guidance and extensive outreach services and remind people he is not a billionaire but hope. According to Forbes his net worth is about $23 million euros ($20 million/USD). Spain has a millennial issue. Catalonia always revolted and under a republic flourished. I believe King Felipe VI must 'hands-on' experience Barcelona and Catalonia by foot being the most economically dynamic communities of Spain. I saw he has to have the expense account approved by Madrid. I would start by visiting Grifols and coffee with Ada Colaua, Mayor of Barcelona for a sound bite of community while the declaration to allow more time for talks with Madrid. I would turn off the smart phones. Silence please.,. I love Ada talking.