The debate on the future of the autonomous state

reflections on the Declarations of Barcelona, ​​Gasteiz, Santiago and Mérida

Abstract

The text examines the debate on the future of Spain's State of Autonomies, focusing on concepts such as differential federalism, confederalism, and self-determination. It explores the evolution of the autonomous model since the 1978 Constitution, addressing political and legal tensions arising from asymmetry among autonomous communities. Through reflections on the Barcelona, Gasteiz, Santiago, and Mérida Declarations, it highlights the clash between centralism and demands for greater self-governance, concluding with proposals for a constitutional approach to "differential facts."