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Barcelona Spain

What Conservative Spain Has in Common with Putin

Both are insecure.

Nick OttensMay 12, 2022
Pedro Sánchez

Sánchez Can No Longer Ignore Catalonia

A spying scandal shatters what little hope Catalan nationalists had of negotiating with Madrid.

Nick OttensApril 21, 2022April 21, 2022
Calvi Corsica

Macron Promises Corsica Autonomy After Violent Protests

The offer is seen as political calculation by his opponents.

Ainslie NobleMarch 22, 2022April 22, 2022
Barcelona Spain

Catalan Support for Independence Down, Autonomy Up

The shift in public opinion suggests a way out of the decade-long dispute with Spain.

Nick OttensMarch 20, 2022April 21, 2022
Quim Torra

Catalans Bear Brunt of Spanish Judicial Activism

Spanish judges waste no opportunity to frustrate Catalan ambitions.

Nick OttensFebruary 7, 2022February 20, 2022
Plaça de Catalunya Barcelona Spain

Catalan Budget Crisis Is Tied to Independence

Reasonable independence parties need the support of separatist hardliners.

Nick OttensNovember 19, 2021December 14, 2021
Pedro Sánchez Christian Kern António Costa

Catalan-Spanish Talks Accomplish Little

The best news is that talks are happening at all.

Nick OttensSeptember 18, 2021November 18, 2021
Pedro Sánchez

Sánchez Walks Back Promises to Catalans

The socialist could disappoint moderate Catalan nationalists, whose support he needs in Congress.

Nick OttensSeptember 6, 2021November 18, 2021
António Costa Pedro Sánchez

What Sánchez Should Do Next for Catalonia

End the prosecution of Catalan nationalists. Give the region more autonomy.

Nick OttensJune 23, 2021April 20, 2022
Pedro Sánchez

Pardons Are the Least Sánchez Can Do for Catalans

Spain should negotiate with Catalan separatists, not put them in prison.

Nick OttensMay 27, 2021November 18, 2021
Plaça de Sant Jaume Barcelona Spain

Separatist Parties Agree to Form New Government in Catalonia

Talks with Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez would be given two years.

Nick OttensMay 18, 2021October 28, 2021
Eilean Donan Castle Scotland

The Arguments For and Against Scottish Independence

Scotland has a strong economy, but it relies on England for its defense and trade.

Nick OttensMay 5, 2021November 23, 2021
Barcelona Spain

Waiting for a Deal in Catalonia

Separatist parties have yet to form a new government.

Nick OttensApril 17, 2021October 28, 2021
Scotland flag

Scotland Is a Country!

Or: how I learned to trigger Scottish nationalists.

Nick OttensJanuary 25, 2021November 21, 2021
Pere Aragones

Catalan Separatist Parties Go Separate Ways

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

Nick OttensDecember 15, 2020October 28, 2021

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