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• Date: 25/01/2013

  "Europe needs to be ready for the prospect of Catalan independence", say EFA party MEPs

  

  Evans, Alfonsi, Miranda and Brepoels argue that the EU "must be ready for constructive dialogue based on the democratically expressed will of the Catalan people" · The statement follows a declaration of sovereignty that the Catalan Parliament passed on Wednesday

• Date: 23/01/2013

  Parliament declares Catalan people "a sovereign political and legal subject"

  

  Declaration is passed by 63% of MPs in the Catalan chamber, including the two largest parties · Spanish parties vote against, deem the text “illegal” · The declaration denies main principle of the Spanish Constitution · Poll shows a majority of Catalans support independence

• Date: 22/01/2013

  Sovereignty equals independence? Recent declarations show a variety of outcomes

  

  Catalonia considers declaring itself sovereign tomorrow, a path that has been followed by tens of countries in the course of last three decades · In some cases, the declaration has led to full independence, be it internationally recognized or not · On other occasions, sovereignty has been used as a basis for a negotiation with the central state

• Date: 21/01/2013

  Belgrade an Pristina agree on customs, Dacic sees "first step" to Kosovo Serb autonomy

  

  Money collected will go to a special fund for the development of northern Kosovo · Thaçi says he is “more optimistic” about Kosovo-Serbia relations, insists that the political status of the country will not be discussed · The removal of a monument in Presevo sparks tension in southern Serbia

• Date: 17/01/2013

  Own Basque social currency to be launched before the end of January

  

  Euskos meant to promote "greener and more human economy" linked to Basque language and culture · Promoters argue businesses will benefit from the system · Banknotes show Basque life pictures and five different security features

• Date: 16/01/2013

  Edinburgh trying to regain political initiative while Westminster accepts transfer of referendum powers

  

  Alex Salmond proposes to include the rights to education and housing in the future Constitution of Scotland · Nicola Sturgeon calls for a “groundwork” between the Scottish and British governments in order to minimise uncertainty in the event of secession

• Date: 14/01/2013

  Belgrade focuses on rights for Kosovo Serbs in "realistic" approach

  

  Serbian Parliament passes resolution that again refuses to recognize Kosovo independence · Prime Minister Dacic admits that "Serbian sovereignty is practically non-existent" on the ground, says that Belgrade should make efforts to get "autonomy" for Kosovo Serbs

• Date: 09/01/2013

  Albanian party files official request to call a referendum on the unification of Albania and Kosovo

  

  Red and Black Alliance proposes to establish an Albanian Federation made up of both countries · The party plays the card of Albanian nationalism ahead of parliamentary election in June · Neighboring countries oppose the move, which is prohibited by the Constitution of Kosovo

• Date: 08/01/2013

  Friuli Movement back into political arena to offer "truly autonomist alternative"

  

  Party considers Lega Nord not protecting Friulian interests and language enough · 4,750 signatures must be collected in order to be allowed to stand for election · MF's best result ever was in 1968, when the party surpassed 5% of the votes

• Date: 24/12/2012

  Online campaign to have Facebook translated into Sardinian

  

  NEWS IN BRIEF. Political party tries to gather 50,000 signatures in support