Kosovan statehood as a pretext for Catalan independence? between domestic preferences and external considerations
Journal: Balkan Social Science Review
Year: 2025

The Catalan bid for independence has partly drawn inspiration from Kosovo’s 2008 unilateral proclamation of independence from Serbia. This seemingly convenient resemblance has its limitations, especially when domestic political and social aspects, as well as the extent of international support are considered. Thus, apart from considerations involving specific settings and accompanying differences in terms of economic development, the analysis of the two cases underscores the crucial role of fore