The Pettiness of Catalonia’s Unionists
Let the separatists display their ribbons.
Spain
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.
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.
Sánchez Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Federalizing Spain
Spain’s new prime minister mustn’t make the same mistake as the last.
Spain Lifts Catalan Spending Controls, Hints at Reform
The goodwill measures are an about-face from the clampdown under Mariano Rajoy.
Sánchez Seek Leading Role in EU, Conservatives Play Petty Politics
The new prime minister wants to be a driving force in Brussels. The ousted center-right has smaller ambitions.
Rajoy Steps Down as Party Leader. Here Are His Possible Successors
Three women and two men are tipped as possible future leaders of Spain’s conservative party.
Spain Isn’t Italy
Spain isn’t Italy. The next government in Madrid will almost certainly be more pro-European.
Spain’s Rajoy Forced Out, Sánchez Elected Prime Minister
The Socialist Party leader becomes prime minister after Mariano Rajoy loses the support of Congress.
Confidence Vote in Spain, Explained
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is fighting for his political survival.