Sánchez Should Offer Catalans a Federal Spain
If an independence referendum is too much to ask.
Separatism
Spanish Election Gives Power to Separatists
Basque and Catalan parties win the crucial swing votes in Congress.
Spanish Election Could Reignite Catalan Independence Crisis
Conservatives would ban independence referendums and potentially end home rule.
Sánchez Cleans Up Mess Conservatives Made in Catalonia
The right used an antiquated sedition law to persecute Catalan separatists.
Catalan Separatists March, But Are Divided
Republicans want to give talks with Pedro Sánchez a chance. Other separatists are skeptical.
What Conservative Spain Has in Common with Putin
Both are insecure.
Sánchez Can No Longer Ignore Catalonia
A spying scandal shatters what little hope Catalan nationalists had of negotiating with Madrid.
Macron Promises Corsica Autonomy After Violent Protests
The offer is seen as political calculation by his opponents.
Catalan Support for Independence Down, Autonomy Up
The shift in public opinion suggests a way out of the decade-long dispute with Spain.
Catalans Bear Brunt of Spanish Judicial Activism
Spanish judges waste no opportunity to frustrate Catalan ambitions.
Catalan Budget Crisis Is Tied to Independence
Reasonable independence parties need the support of separatist hardliners.
Catalan-Spanish Talks Accomplish Little
The best news is that talks are happening at all.
Sánchez Walks Back Promises to Catalans
The socialist could disappoint moderate Catalan nationalists, whose support he needs in Congress.
What Sánchez Should Do Next for Catalonia
End the prosecution of Catalan nationalists. Give the region more autonomy.
Pardons Are the Least Sánchez Can Do for Catalans
Spain should negotiate with Catalan separatists, not put them in prison.