Spain’s Socialists, Podemos Eye Deal
With the support of the far left, Pedro Sánchez could potentially stay in power until 2020.
Southern Europe
Italy’s Populists Come to Terms with Reality
The Five Star Movement and League shelve proposals for a universal basic income and flat tax.
Sánchez Has the Right Idea: A Referendum on Catalan Home Rule
The prime minister argues for renegotiating Catalonia’s autonomy before calling a referendum.
The Pettiness of Catalonia’s Unionists
Let the separatists display their ribbons.
Social Democrats in Iberia and Scandinavia Try Opposite Strategies
Cooperate with the far left or try to win back voters from the far right?
Spanish Right Takes Harder Line on Catalonia, Immigration
Pablo Casado doesn’t want to give other parties an opportunity to challenge him from the right.
Abandoned by Allies, Spain’s Sánchez Loses Spending Vote
The defeat exposes the weakness of the Socialist’s minority government.
When America First Meets Italy First
Donald Trump and Giuseppe Conte speak the same language but don’t have a lot in common.
Populists Overturn Labor Reforms in Italy
The Five Star Movement and League limit the use of temporary work contracts.
New York Times Leaves Out Nuances in Portugal Story
A puff piece about Portugal’s left-wing government glosses over the accomplishments of its right-wing predecessor.
With Casado, Spain’s People’s Party Turns Right
Pablo Casado’s victory signals a desire for a more right-wing program.
Puigemont’s Bid for Relevance Divides Independence Parties
The deposed Catalan president won’t go away, much to the chagrin of his allies.
Catalan and Spanish Leaders Take Steps to Normalize Relations
Quim Torra and Pedro Sánchez meet for the first time.
Spain’s People’s Party Primary, Explained
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is the favorite, but Pablo Casado has mounted a strong challenge.
Far-Right League Gains Most from Governing in Italy
The League is up in the polls, despite having done little yet to address Italy’s immigration crisis.