A Third Way for Catalonia
The region needs an alternative to secession and the status quo.
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).
What Happens Next in Catalonia?
Spain hoped the election would provide a way out of the crisis. It hasn’t.
Separatists Defend Majority in Catalan Election
But the independence crisis has split Catalonia down the middle.
Catalan Election Day Live Blog and Reading List
The Atlantic Sentinel will provide up-the-minute analysis and commentary when Catalonia votes.
Catalan Election Guide
The Catalan electoral system, the parties, their leaders and possible coalitions.
People’s Party Should Leave Catalan Media Alone
Attempts to force journalists to be “neutral” are misguided and getting out of hand.
Independence Sentiment Aroused in French Catalonia
The referendum in Spain and administrative changes in France have given North Catalans pause.
Polls Vindicate Puigdemont’s Decision to Form Separatist List
The deposed Catalan president is more popular than his old party.
Catalan Socialists Choose Opposition Over Deal with Separatists
Miquel Iceta condemns his party to four more years in opposition by refusing deals with both separatists and unionists.
Rajoy Walks Back Promise of Constitutional Reform
The conservative’s intransigence gives credence to separatists who argue Spain will never respect Catalonia.
Don’t Exaggerate Russian Meddling in the Catalan Independence Crisis
Yes, Russia tried to exacerbate the crisis, but it didn’t create Catalan separatism.
Pro- and Anti-Independence Parties Fail to Unite in Catalonia
Neither the unionists nor separatists are able to join forces in time for the December election.
Belgians Criticize Persecution of Catalan Leaders
Belgians from across the political spectrum wonder if Spain has no alternative to locking up its separatists.
Support for Catalan Independence Up, But Most Favor Compromise
More Catalans want to break away from Spain, but a majority would still be satisfied with autonomy.
Rajoy Could Struggle to Implement Direct Rule in Catalonia
Active and passive resistance from Catalan officials could make it difficult to impose rule from Madrid.