Both Sides Claim Victory in Catalonia
Separatists and unionists each find reason to claim victory. The view from abroad is that nobody won.
Catalan Election 2017
Regional elections were held in Catalonia on December 21. The liberal-unionist Citizens placed first with 25 percent support, but the separatist Together for Catalonia, Republican Left and Popular Unity Candidacy defended their majority of seventy out of 135 seats.
What Happens Next in Catalonia?
Spain hoped the election would provide a way out of the crisis. It hasn’t.
Separatists Defend Majority in Catalan Election
But the independence crisis has split Catalonia down the middle.
Catalan Election Day Live Blog and Reading List
The Atlantic Sentinel will provide up-the-minute analysis and commentary when Catalonia votes.
Catalan Election Guide
The Catalan electoral system, the parties, their leaders and possible coalitions.
Polls Vindicate Puigdemont’s Decision to Form Separatist List
The deposed Catalan president is more popular than his old party.
Catalan Socialists Choose Opposition Over Deal with Separatists
Miquel Iceta condemns his party to four more years in opposition by refusing deals with both separatists and unionists.
Pro- and Anti-Independence Parties Fail to Unite in Catalonia
Neither the unionists nor separatists are able to join forces in time for the December election.
Catalonia’s Far Left Could Hold the Key to Independence
If left-wing parties change sides, there would be a clear majority for independence from Spain.