Northern Irish, Scots Would Rather Stay in EU Than UK
Majorities would rather secede from the UK than crash out of the EU without a deal.
Separatism
Torra Gives Spain Ultimatum. His Position Is Weak
The Catalan leader doesn’t have the unequivocal support of his base.
The Pettiness of Catalonia’s Unionists
Let the separatists display their ribbons.
Catalan and Spanish Leaders Take Steps to Normalize Relations
Quim Torra and Pedro Sánchez meet for the first time.
Sánchez Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Federalizing Spain
Spain’s new prime minister mustn’t make the same mistake as the last.
Who Is Catalonia’s New President and What Happens Next?
Quim Torra is a pro-independence hardliner who is unlikely to succeed where his predecessors failed.
Deal Slips Away in Catalonia as Both Sides Dig In
The longer the impasse lasts, the more the extremes will benefit.
South Tyroleans Bide Their Time
Italy’s German speakers welcome a closer relationship with Austria but reject secession — for now.
Tabarnia: A Separatist Parody That Gets Too Much Attention
A proposal to split Catalonia’s cities from its more separatist hinterland does little to heal divisions.
Corsica Is Not the Next Catalonia
Nationalists have a majority on the island, but they are not demanding independence from France.
A Third Way for Catalonia
The region needs an alternative to secession and the status quo.
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.
Don’t Exaggerate Russian Meddling in the Catalan Independence Crisis
Yes, Russia tried to exacerbate the crisis, but it didn’t create Catalan separatism.
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.