Socialists Miss Opportunity in Catalonia
Salvador Illa refuses to play second fiddle to the pro-independence Republican Left.
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).
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.
Spain’s Judicialization of Catalan Separatism Has Failed
Far from reining in the independence movement, Spanish lawfare has made secession more likely.
Catalonia and Spain Are Reaching the Breaking Point
Spain is unwilling to give Catalonia more self-government. Separatists are determined to break away.
Sánchez Can’t Put Off Catalans Indefinitely
Delaying talks risks disappointing moderates.
COVID-19 Has Put Catalan Politics on Hold
Talks about more autonomy and early elections have been postponed.
Barcelona Without the Tourists
Barceloneta beach isn’t packed. You can actually go for a stroll on La Rambla.