Second-Tier Secessionism in Europe: How Has Support for Independence in Wales, Wallonia, and Galicia Changed with Increasing Claims in Scotland, Flanders, and Catalonia?

Authors

Glen M.E. Duerr, Cedarville UniversityFollow

Document Type

Conference Presentation

Event Date

4-8-2016

Conference/Event

Midwest Political Science Association Conference

Location

Chicago, IL

Abstract

This paper examines the contemporary situation of “second-tier” secessionist movements such Wales in the UK in comparison to Scotland, Wallonia in Belgium in comparison to Flanders, as well as Galicia in Spain in comparison to Catalonia.

Keywords

Secessionism, Europe, United Kingdom, independence

Recommended Citation

Duerr, Glen M.E., "Second-Tier Secessionism in Europe: How Has Support for Independence in Wales, Wallonia, and Galicia Changed with Increasing Claims in Scotland, Flanders, and Catalonia?" (2016). History and Government Faculty Presentations. 162.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/history_and_government_presentations/162