Sánchez Finds New Excuse to Avoid Catalan Talks
“I didn’t break up with them. They broke up with me.”
Catalonia
Analysis and commentary about the independence crisis in Catalonia by Nick Ottens (based in Barcelona) and Ainslie Noble (an expert in Basque and Catalan identity issues).
Sánchez Takes Risk by Snubbing Catalans
Without their support, the prime minister would not have a majority in Congress.
What Conservative Spain Has in Common with Putin
Both are insecure.
Sánchez Can No Longer Ignore Catalonia
A spying scandal shatters what little hope Catalan nationalists had of negotiating with Madrid.
Catalan Support for Independence Down, Autonomy Up
The shift in public opinion suggests a way out of the decade-long dispute with Spain.
Catalans Bear Brunt of Spanish Judicial Activism
Spanish judges waste no opportunity to frustrate Catalan ambitions.
Catalan Budget Crisis Is Tied to Independence
Reasonable independence parties need the support of separatist hardliners.
Catalan-Spanish Talks Accomplish Little
The best news is that talks are happening at all.
Sánchez Walks Back Promises to Catalans
The socialist could disappoint moderate Catalan nationalists, whose support he needs in Congress.
Sánchez Shifts Infrastructure Spending, Scholarships to Catalonia
The separatists have fifty more demands.
What Sánchez Should Do Next for Catalonia
End the prosecution of Catalan nationalists. Give the region more autonomy.
Pardons Are the Least Sánchez Can Do for Catalans
Spain should negotiate with Catalan separatists, not put them in prison.
Separatist Parties Agree to Form New Government in Catalonia
Talks with Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez would be given two years.
Socialists Miss Opportunity in Catalonia
Salvador Illa refuses to play second fiddle to the pro-independence Republican Left.
Catalan Republicans to Form Minority Government
Talks with the rival Together for Catalonia remain stalled after three months.