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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).

Palau de la Generalitat Barcelona Spain

Catalan Separatists Close In on Post-Election Deal

Pro-independence parties split the seats on the new parliament’s presidium.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 13, 2021December 2, 2021
Pere Aragones

Catalan Election: Takeaways and What Happens Next

Another separatist coalition is the most likely outcome.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 15, 2021December 7, 2021
Plaça de Sant Jaume Barcelona Spain

Republicans, Socialists Share First Place in Catalonia

The outcome allows for another separatist coalition or a government of the left.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 14, 2021December 7, 2021
Barcelona Spain

Catalan Election Guide

The Catalan electoral system, the parties, the polls and possible coalitions.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 12, 2021October 28, 2021
Salvador Illa

Three-Way Race for First Place in Catalonia

The Socialists are neck and neck with the two largest independence parties.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 8, 2021November 19, 2021
Pere Aragones

Catalan Separatist Parties Go Separate Ways

One seeks confrontation with Madrid, the other dialogue with the government.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 15, 2020October 28, 2021
Sagrada Família Barcelona Spain

Allegations of Russian Meddling Resurface in Catalonia

They’re hardly more credible now than they were at the time of the 2017 referendum.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 29, 2020October 28, 2021
Palau de la Generalitat Barcelona Spain

Spain’s Judicialization of Catalan Separatism Has Failed

Far from reining in the independence movement, Spanish lawfare has made secession more likely.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 29, 2020December 2, 2021
Barcelona Spain

Catalonia and Spain Are Reaching the Breaking Point

Spain is unwilling to give Catalonia more self-government. Separatists are determined to break away.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 16, 2020December 2, 2021
Pedro Sánchez

Sánchez Can’t Put Off Catalans Indefinitely

Delaying talks risks disappointing moderates.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 3, 2020November 19, 2021
Barcelona Spain

COVID-19 Has Put Catalan Politics on Hold

Talks about more autonomy and early elections have been postponed.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 10, 2020October 28, 2021
Barcelona Spain

Barcelona Without the Tourists

Barceloneta beach isn’t packed. You can actually go for a stroll on La Rambla.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 27, 2020December 2, 2021
Sagrada Família Barcelona Spain

Lockdown in Barcelona

Streets that were full of life a week ago are deserted.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 18, 2020October 28, 2021
Quim Torra

Catalan Ruling Parties Fall Out

Separatists are divided over the parliamentary status of Catalonia’s regional president.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 28, 2020December 2, 2021

Electoral Commission Sidesteps Courts to Ban Catalan Leaders

Quim Torra is ordered to resign. Oriol Junqueras is not allowed to take his seat in Europe.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 3, 2020December 2, 2021

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