Sánchez Walks Back Promises to Catalans
The socialist could disappoint moderate Catalan nationalists, whose support he needs in Congress.
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 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.
Waiting for a Deal in Catalonia
Separatist parties have yet to form a new government.
Catalan Separatists Close In on Post-Election Deal
Pro-independence parties split the seats on the new parliament’s presidium.
Catalan Election: Takeaways and What Happens Next
Another separatist coalition is the most likely outcome.
Republicans, Socialists Share First Place in Catalonia
The outcome allows for another separatist coalition or a government of the left.
Catalan Election Guide
The Catalan electoral system, the parties, the polls and possible coalitions.
Three-Way Race for First Place in Catalonia
The Socialists are neck and neck with the two largest independence parties.
Catalan Separatist Parties Go Separate Ways
One seeks confrontation with Madrid, the other dialogue with the government.
Allegations of Russian Meddling Resurface in Catalonia
They’re hardly more credible now than they were at the time of the 2017 referendum.