Questions tagged [independence]
In politics, independence is where a geopolitical bloc seeks to form their own nation when they are already ruled by a government. Use with any relevant country tags.
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Independence referendum Vs Country sovereignty
I was wondering under what conditions an independence referendum can be a valid referendum. It seems to me that no matter the outcome no sovereign nation would accept part of the country seceding.
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Why bother stopping people from voting? [duplicate]
In Operation Anubis, the Spanish police attempted in various ways to stop the Catalan independence referendum, 2017 from taking place.
I don't understand why the bother. The Spanish constitutional ...
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If the independence vote in Catalunya is successful. What are the possible outcomes?
The autonomous parliament of Catalunya is about to hold a referendum to secede from Spain.
Given that Catalunya has their own police force. What are the possible outcomes if the Catalan people vote ...
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Why do the Spanish government not organize a national referendum for Catalonia independence?
The reason the Spanish government was not willing to allow Catalonia to handle any referendum is because a Spanish province is not allowed to single handedly secede, such decisions should be taken by ...
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Union Flag After Scottish Independence [closed]
If Scotland votes to break away from the United Kingdom, which seems more likely after the Brexit vote, what will happen to the Union flag?
I don't think many people would like to see the lack of blue ...
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Why did the British not want India's allegiance to be completely dissolved from Britain?
India wasn't given independent status on 15th August, 1947. India & Pakistan were given status of dominions under monarch George VI. Look at the wordings of independence act of India.
An Act ...
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How could Scotland become independent given that Theresa May rejected a referendum?
Given the stance of Theresa May on allowing Scotland a second referendum, how could Scotland become independent?
In short, if the UK government refused to acknowledge the mandate of the SNP to call a ...
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What would be required for states to split off and become their own nation?
What would need to happen for a state such as California or Texas to split off and form its own independent nation? Who would need to agree and what would need passing (bills etc.)?
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What is the French support for Frexit (France leaving EU) and why?
But the french also hate the EU. No more than 25% of them still supports it. If such a referendum were to happen in france, the result for leave would probably be much higher - comment on another ...
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How did various countries come to the position that Tibet is a part of China? Roughly which and how many countries do not have a position?
("part of" meaning not independent or "occupied independent")
I am especially thinking of European countries.
British, US and Soviet positions "spreading"?
Actual situation after 1950?
Independent ...
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Why is Scotland attempting to become independent?
I realize "Scotland" isn't trying to become independent; a group of politicians are trying to make Scotland independent, and a lot of people in Scotland (roughly half, depending on the poll and the ...
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Could the UK re-join EU after leaving?
Let's assume that
Article 50 is invoked and UK officially leaves EU
For some reason, both UK populace (a large share) and enough powers that be or popular will in EU, decide that UK ought to re-join ...
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What are typical consequences for a political party of losing an independence referendum?
The signature policy of the devolved Scottish government's ruling party (the Scottish National Party) is that Scotland should be an independent state, separate from the United Kingdom. To that end, ...
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If Scotland had become independent, what would have been its political system?
On September 18th, the citizens of Scotland voted on whether or not they want the country to be its own state, independent from the United Kingdom.
Had this referendum been successful and Scotland ...
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Is the Naminara Republic recognized by any nation?
According to Wikipedia (citing http://www.namisum.com), the "Naminara Republic" declared itself as a country:
the "passport" issued from Naminara is required in order to enter Namisum. It declared ...
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What are the benefits to the rest of the UK from Scottish independence?
We've read a lot about why Scottish independence would benefit Scotland and hinder the UK. I'm interested to know how Scottish independence (voting YES to devolution) will benefit the UK on a ...
