Catalonia’s annual Diada holiday on September 11 saw tens of thousands of flag-waving supporters rallying in Barcelona. However, the separatist movement appears to be waning, with internal divisions and the absence of separatists from office for the first time in over a decade.

A Day of Commemoration

The Diada holiday, held annually on September 11, commemorates the fall of Barcelona to Spanish forces in 1714. This day has historically been a focal point for Catalan nationalism and the push for independence. This year, tens of thousands of supporters gathered in Barcelona, waving the Catalan flag and calling for independence.

Despite the large turnout, the separatist movement is facing significant internal divisions. Various groups within the movement are at odds over the best path forward, weakening their overall impact. This disunity has contributed to the separatists being out of office in Catalonia for the first time in over a decade.