Readers Blog: EU showing cowardice in Catalonia controversy

I have friends in Barcelona, and when we go there, a must-see with them is the traditional dances and music outside of the parliament building on the square.

This expression of nationality was banned during the Franco dictatorship, as was the speaking of the Catalan language.

Catalonia remains a peaceful country and has stood by such a culture, while keenly aware that they are recognised as separate from Spain.