Catalan Secessionism Could Benefit Rajoy in Election
Catalonia’s independence bid allows Mariano Rajoy to portray himself as the defender of Spanish unity.
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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).
Is Spain About to Break Up? Geopolitics of the New Europe
As long as Catalans don’t threaten the EU or NATO, they can go ahead and secede from Spain.
Catalan Parties Vote to “Disconnect” from Spain
A month after the election, Catalonia’s separatists take the first step to seceding from Spain.
Catalan Separatists Press Ahead Despite Minority Support
Even without a majority, Catalonia’s separatists continue the process of breaking from Spain.
Spaniards Belittle Catalan Separatism
Even as one in two Catalans votes to break away, some Spaniards refuse to take them seriously.
Inconclusive Election Leaves Catalonia’s Future in Doubt
The standoff between Spain’s central government and its richest province is likely to continue.
Catalan Separatists Claim Mandate to Break Away from Spain
Pro-independence parties win a majority of the seats in Catalonia, but not a majority of the votes.
Spain, Turkey Give Minorities No Alternative to Secession
By refusing to give Catalans and Kurds autonomy, Spain and Turkey leave them with little choice.
Banks Caution Catalonia Against Independence
Banks warn that an independent Catalonia would be cut off from the ECB and the euro.
Catalonia’s Separatist Parties See Support Rise
Parties that favor independence from Spain see their support rise ahead of a crucial vote.
Support for Catalan Separatists Falls Ahead of Decisive Election
As separation from Spain becomes more likely, Catalans think twice about the risks.
Catalan Parties Unveil Road Map for Independence
Catalonia’s two largest parties vow to break away from Spain if they win the next election.
Independent Catalonia Would Get Higher Credit Rating
Catalonia would recover its investment-grade credit rating if it seceded from Spain, a study shows.
Catalonia to Call Election as Proxy for Independence
Catalan independence leaders promise to interpret an election victory as a vote to leave Spain.
Catalan Separatists Share Goal But Wary of Collaborating
Catalonia’s second largest party refuses to contest the next election on a single electoral list.