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.
Southern Europe
Both Sides Claim Victory in Catalonia
Separatists and unionists each find reason to claim victory. The view from abroad is that nobody won.
A Third Way for Catalonia
The region needs an alternative to secession and the status quo.
Italy’s Salvini Commits to Right-Wing Pact, Asks Same of Berlusconi
The Northern League leader worries that his ally might do a deal with the left.
What Happens Next in Catalonia?
Spain hoped the election would provide a way out of the crisis. It hasn’t.
Separatists Defend Majority in Catalan Election
But the independence crisis has split Catalonia down the middle.
Catalan Election Day Live Blog and Reading List
The Atlantic Sentinel will provide up-the-minute analysis and commentary when Catalonia votes.
Young Italians Blame EU, But Their Problems Are Homegrown
It’s little wonder young Italians are disappointed, but the problem is their own politics, not the EU.
Catalan Election Guide
The Catalan electoral system, the parties, their leaders and possible coalitions.
Consolidation on the Italian Left
Left-wing critics of Matteo Renzi join forces while a small party from Milan is open to a deal with the Democrats.
People’s Party Should Leave Catalan Media Alone
Attempts to force journalists to be “neutral” are misguided and getting out of hand.
Italian Parties Draw Battle Lines Ahead of Election
The left rules out the right. The far left rules out the center-left. The Five Stars rule out everybody. How will Italy be governed?
Independence Sentiment Aroused in French Catalonia
The referendum in Spain and administrative changes in France have given North Catalans pause.
Polls Vindicate Puigdemont’s Decision to Form Separatist List
The deposed Catalan president is more popular than his old party.
Italy’s Small Left Rejects Pact, Making Defeat More Likely
By refusing to do a deal with the center-left, Pier Luigi Bersani makes a populist or right-wing victory more likely.