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Quim Torra

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.

Nick OttensMay 14, 2018December 2, 2021
Barcelona Spain

Deal Slips Away in Catalonia as Both Sides Dig In

The longer the impasse lasts, the more the extremes will benefit.

Nick OttensApril 20, 2018October 28, 2021
Bolzano Italy

South Tyroleans Bide Their Time

Italy’s German speakers welcome a closer relationship with Austria but reject secession — for now.

Ainslie NobleFebruary 1, 2018November 28, 2021
Barcelona flag

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.

Nick OttensDecember 28, 2017October 28, 2021
Bonifacio Corsica France

Corsica Is Not the Next Catalonia

Nationalists have a majority on the island, but they are not demanding independence from France.

Ainslie NobleDecember 23, 2017November 12, 2021
Barcelona Spain

A Third Way for Catalonia

The region needs an alternative to secession and the status quo.

Nick OttensDecember 22, 2017October 28, 2021
Plaça de Catalunya Barcelona Spain

People’s Party Should Leave Catalan Media Alone

Attempts to force journalists to be “neutral” are misguided and getting out of hand.

Nick OttensDecember 1, 2017October 28, 2021
Perpignan France

Independence Sentiment Aroused in French Catalonia

The referendum in Spain and administrative changes in France have given North Catalans pause.

Ainslie NobleNovember 21, 2017November 11, 2021
Plaça de Catalunya Barcelona Spain

Don’t Exaggerate Russian Meddling in the Catalan Independence Crisis

Yes, Russia tried to exacerbate the crisis, but it didn’t create Catalan separatism.

Nick OttensNovember 14, 2017October 28, 2021
Barcelona Spain demonstration

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.

Nick OttensOctober 31, 2017October 28, 2021

Catalonia’s Far Left Could Hold the Key to Independence

If left-wing parties change sides, there would be a clear majority for independence from Spain.

Nick OttensOctober 25, 2017October 28, 2021
Venice Italy

Similarities and Differences Between Catalan, Italian Referendums

The biggest difference: former separatists in northern Italy no longer call for independence.

Nick OttensOctober 22, 2017November 29, 2021

Catalan Leader Steps Back from Brink, Satisfies No One

Separatists are disappointed Carles Puigdemont didn’t declare independence. Madrid remains on guard.

Nick OttensOctober 10, 2017October 28, 2021
Carles Puigdemont Mariano Rajoy

World Won’t Let Catalonia or Kurdistan Come Quietly onto the Map

Independence for Catalonia and Kurdistan would upend the regional order in Europe and the Middle East.

Ryan BohlOctober 4, 2017December 1, 2021
Barcelona Spain

Will Catalonia Declare Independence from Spain?

There are reasons to doubt the Catalans will go that far, but the politics don’t favor pragmatists.

Nick OttensOctober 3, 2017October 28, 2021

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