National Implications of the Madrid Regional Election
The center did not hold.
Citizens (Spain)
Arrimadas Shifts Spain’s Liberal Party Back to the Center
The Citizens break with other parties of the right to support the government’s COVID-19 policy.
No Party or Bloc Wins Majority in Spain
Catalan and other regional parties hold the balance of power.
Spanish Center-Right Makes the Same Mistake Again
They keep trying to outflank the far right and failing.
Spanish Liberals U-Turn on Deal with Socialists — Again
They now say they would be willing to give Pedro Sánchez a second term.
Spanish Politicians Need to Come to Grips with Coalition Politics
The center-left and center-right can no longer govern on their own. They need to compromise.
Vox Is Unreliable Partner for Spanish Right
Every time the far right gets what it wants, it asks for something more.
Spain’s Liberal Party Needs to Make Up Its Mind
The Citizens can either fight Catalan independence or liberalize Spain.
Spanish Center-Right Rethinks Appeasement of Far Right
Cozying up to Vox did not have the desired effect.
Sánchez Wins in Spain But Could Need Separatists for Majority
The Socialist places first, but he will need the support of Basque and Catalan parties to govern.
Spanish Parties Rule Out Centrist Coalition After Election
The Citizens rule out a pact with the Socialists, who rule out a pact with the right.
Catalan Liberals Start Language War to Woo Conservatives
A hopeless proposal to ban the Catalan language could bring support from other regions of Spain.
Spanish Liberals Take Rajoy’s Place in Polls
The independence crisis in Catalonia has shifted support to the liberal Citizens party.
Budget Deal Puts Spain’s Centrists on the Spot
Do they prioritize voters in Catalonia or in other parts of Spain?
Center-Right Parties Explore Accord in Spain
Conservative leader Mariano Rajoy promises to consider the demands of a small liberal party.