Is Spain About to Break Up? Geopolitics of the New Europe
As long as Catalans don’t threaten the EU or NATO, they can go ahead and secede from Spain.
Separatism
Catalan Parties Vote to “Disconnect” from Spain
A month after the election, Catalonia’s separatists take the first step to seceding from Spain.
Scottish Nationalists Take Advantage of Labour Upheaval
With Labour in disarray, the nationalists argue the only alternative to Tory rule is Scottish independence.
Catalan Separatists Press Ahead Despite Minority Support
Even without a majority, Catalonia’s separatists continue the process of breaking from Spain.
Spaniards Belittle Catalan Separatism
Even as one in two Catalans votes to break away, some Spaniards refuse to take them seriously.
Inconclusive Election Leaves Catalonia’s Future in Doubt
The standoff between Spain’s central government and its richest province is likely to continue.
Catalan Separatists Claim Mandate to Break Away from Spain
Pro-independence parties win a majority of the seats in Catalonia, but not a majority of the votes.
Spain, Turkey Give Minorities No Alternative to Secession
By refusing to give Catalans and Kurds autonomy, Spain and Turkey leave them with little choice.
Banks Caution Catalonia Against Independence
Banks warn that an independent Catalonia would be cut off from the ECB and the euro.
Catalonia’s Separatist Parties See Support Rise
Parties that favor independence from Spain see their support rise ahead of a crucial vote.
Support for Catalan Separatists Falls Ahead of Decisive Election
As separation from Spain becomes more likely, Catalans think twice about the risks.
Turkey Planning Invasion to Stave Off Kurdish State
Turkey plans to send troops thirty kilometers deep into Syria to stop Kurds from forming their own state there.
Conservatives: No More Powers for Scotland Than Promised
David Cameron’s new government will not devolve more powers to Scotland than it has already promised.
Scottish Nationalists Set to Divide Britain in May Election
The Scottish National Party lost the referendum but could win the election.
Catalan Parties Unveil Road Map for Independence
Catalonia’s two largest parties vow to break away from Spain if they win the next election.