With the memory of October 1st still fresh in mind, wherein Rajoy's intention to prevent the referendum resulted in fierce police brutality against Catalan citizens - and in the face of these renewed threats, will Puigdemont go ahead with the declaration, or will he put forward a new strategy towards a recognized referendum in the future?

If this is the case, would a legally renewed referendum draw out independence from the Catalan voters?

In an interview with an anti-independence socialist from the Parliament of Catalonia. Raul Moreno describes how his party proposes to deescalate the crisis:

"We propose a constitutional reform to the state of Catalonia. Where Catalonia has more competency, more recognition the right to be a nation within Spain, where their cultures and language have more competency. We want a general reform of these autonomous states. In these reforms, more capacity to say we are Catalonia, because there are many that want it. A legal referendum, where everyone can vote for what they really believe in. 5 years ago, the number of people wanting independence was about 10%. One year ago, it was about 20% of the population. If we lay these proposed changes on the table, I think we can change the minds of many of these people."

But a representative of the Catalan Unity Candidacy, Catalonia's radical far left party, claims that this dialogue will not be effective until Catalonia is recognized as its own State, bringing to attention the need for a real mediator to bring forward the proceedings.

Their recognition of the Spanish Police force suggests their approval of the protection of the state.

In both cases, it is clear that the Catalan public is feeling divided, and in many ways neglected by their own Region, by the Spanish state, and by Europe. Given the escalation of the crisis, it is clear that neither Rajoy nor Puigdemont are fulfilling their roles as leaders. As the protagonists, the talks must be initiated by themselves.