Catalonia seeks independence based on international law

Under international law, Catalonia can become an independent state, as it has the right to establish a new constitutional order outside of the existing Spanish legal order. However, international law does not provide a positive right to secession, meaning that while Catalonia is not prohibited from becoming independent, it does not have a legal entitlement to do so. The Catalan government has sought to engage in negotiations with Spain, but these attempts have been rebuffed. The legal and political dynamics surrounding Catalonia's bid for independence have broader implications for the future of Europe.