Catalans, Kurds, Given No Other Choice, Announce Referendums
Denied more autonomy by Madrid and Baghdad, the two minorities push for votes on independence.
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).
Why Spain’s Podemos Now Supports Catalan Referendum
Hint: It’s not because the far-left movement is suddenly in favor of Catalan independence.
Rajoy’s Attitude Makes Catalan Secession More Likely
Belittling Catalan demands can only harden attitudes in the region.
Catalonia’s Marriage of Convenience on Edge
A yearning for independence brought left and right together. It may not be enough to keep them united.
Rajoy’s Offer to Talk May Be Too Little, Too Late for Catalans
After years of ignoring Catalan demands, Spain’s conservative leader is finally willing to listen.
Puigdemont Stares Down Catalan Far Left, Calls for Referendum
The Catalan leader puts down a rebellion and presses ahead with plans to secede from Spain.
Catalan Separatists Agree on Independence But Little Else
Separatist parties agree they want to break away from Spain, but that’s about all they agree on.
Far-Left Fanatics Jeopardize Catalan Secession Plans
One small party could put independence from Spain on hold.
Catalan Leader Walks Back Independence Promise
Carles Puigdemont now says the region will not secede from Spain during his time in office.
Catalonia Could Break Away Unilaterally: President
Carles Puigdemont says there would be no other way to independence if Madrid rejects an agreement.
Catalonia’s Mas Steps Down to Stave Off Snap Elections
The leader of Catalonia’s largest party steps aside to prevent a collapse of the independence movement.
Snap Elections Loom as Catalan Far Left Rejects Deal
Pro-independence parties may have no choice but to call another election.
Catalan Far Left Splits on Joining Region’s Government
Without the far left’s support, parties that want to break away from Spain may need to call snap elections.
Far-Left Separatists Back Catalonia’s Artur Mas
A small left-wing party gives the Spanish region’s pro-independence coalition a majority.
Catalan Leader Vows to Press Ahead with Secession
Artur Mas says a Constitutional Court ruling against independence will not change his plans.