It Will Be Hard for Catalans to Accept Supreme Court Verdict
The same court that will decide the fate of jailed Catalan independence leaders just sided with the family of Francisco Franco.
Southern Europe
Spanish Center-Right Rethinks Appeasement of Far Right
Cozying up to Vox did not have the desired effect.
After Historic Defeat, Spain’s Center-Right U-Turns
Pablo Casado belatedly appeals to moderates after leading his party into its worst defeat ever.
The More Things Change in Catalonia, the More They Stay the Same
The balance between pro- and anti-independence parties hasn’t changed.
Spain’s Social Democrats Buck European Trend
Pedro Sánchez was willing to take a side in his country’s culture war and won.
Sánchez Wins in Spain But Could Need Separatists for Majority
The Socialist places first, but he will need the support of Basque and Catalan parties to govern.
Sánchez Is the Reasonable Choice in Spain’s Election
We side with the problem-solvers, which in Spain today is Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Spanish Election Guide
The Spanish electoral system, the parties, their leaders and possible coalitions.
Spanish Socialists Benefit from Division on the Right
Three parties split the right-wing vote, allowing the Socialists to come out on top.
Spanish Parties Rule Out Centrist Coalition After Election
The Citizens rule out a pact with the Socialists, who rule out a pact with the right.
What to Expect from Snap Elections in Spain
Pedro Sánchez could lose power unless Catalan independence parties change their minds.
Tragedy in Catalonia
As Catalan independence leaders go on trial, it is getting harder to find a way out of the impasse.
Spanish Right Loses Its Mind Over Concession to Catalans
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is being accused of “high treason”.
Leaders of Spanish Far Left Split
Iñigo Errejón breaks with Pablo Iglesias, who is unwilling to compromise on his party’s principles.
Spanish Conservatives Balk at Terms of Deal with Far Right
Repealing laws on violence against women and LGBT equality are a bridge too far.