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Motion · S6M-10312 · 1 Sep 2023

Commemorating the National Day of Catalonia, 11 September 2023

Lodged by Ivan McKee (Scottish National Party) Standard Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament acknowledges that 11 September 2023 is the National Day of Catalonia, known as "La Diada"; believes that this day-long festival unusually and defiantly commemorates a day of defeat, remembering the fall of Barcelona during the War of Spanish Succession in 1714 and the subsequent loss of Catalan independence, institutions and laws; understands that this commemoration was forbidden during the dictatorship of Franco, but that it was recovered after his death and the return of democracy; considers that the day has particular significance for those who believe that Catalonia should again be an independent nation, and celebrates what it sees as the friendship between Catalonia and Scotland.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.