Spain’s Judicialization of Catalan Separatism Has Failed
Far from reining in the independence movement, Spanish lawfare has made secession more likely.
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).
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.
Lockdown in Barcelona
Streets that were full of life a week ago are deserted.
Catalan Ruling Parties Fall Out
Separatists are divided over the parliamentary status of Catalonia’s regional president.
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.
Sánchez Offers Catalonia a Good Deal
The Republicans should take it.
Catalan Rulings Expose Politicization of Spanish Judiciary
Oriol Junqueras and Quim Torra hear opposite decisions but are victims of the same unjust system.
Spain’s Response to Catalan Separatism Has Failed
Far from reining in the independence movement, Spain has radicalized it.
Now the Hard Part: Convincing the Catalans
Spain’s Pedro Sánchez has the support of the left. Now he needs to woo Catalonia’s separatists.
Top European Lawyer Argues in Favor of Catalan Politicians
Spain has prevented three former Catalan ministers from taking their seats in the European Parliament.
The Unrest in Catalonia, Explained
Why are the Catalans upset? How many want independence? How can this end?
Sánchez Needs to Show Statesmanship in Catalonia
Hands off didn’t work. Repression didn’t work. How about listening to the Catalans for a change?