Catalans Again Compromise. Will Spain Too?
The separatists withdraw four controversial ministerial nominations. Will Spain now restore home rule?
Spain
Spain’s Prime Minister May Be Forced to Call Early Elections
Opposition parties withdraw their support after members of the ruling party are found guilty of corruption.
EU Policy Recommendations for Biggest Member States
The European Commission’s advice to France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain.
Spain Rejects Catalan Cabinet Picks, Maintains Direct Rule
Spain refuses to accept ministers who are facing criminal charges for their role in last year’s referendum.
Who Is Catalonia’s New President and What Happens Next?
Quim Torra is a pro-independence hardliner who is unlikely to succeed where his predecessors failed.
Catalans Find Fourth Candidate for Regional Presidency
This one, Quim Torra, might actually be inaugurated.
Catalan Parties Fall Out Over Puigdemont’s Reinstatement
The Republican Left now calls for a candidate who is not in legal trouble.
Divided America, Deadlock in Italy and Catalan Separatists Try Again
Left- and right-wing America barely listen to each other anymore. Italy may need to vote again to break the deadlock.
Spanish Left Pays Price for Choosing Purists Over Pragmatists
The parties chose to keep their hands clean in opposition.
Deal Slips Away in Catalonia as Both Sides Dig In
The longer the impasse lasts, the more the extremes will benefit.
American Right Loses Its Mind, Catalans Escalate Legal Fight
Fox News is freaking out. Catalonia sues a Spanish judge. Portugal may not be a role model for social democrats.
Legalistic Spain Criticizes Legalistic Germany
Spain, which treats Catalan separatism as a legal problem, is angry that Germany treats it the same way.
France Eyes Non-EU Military Force, Trump Governs by Bluffing
Defense cooperation outside the EU would allow the United Kingdom to participate.
Spain Should Negotiate with Puigdemont, France Didn’t Start the Fire
Sit down with Carles Puigdemont to find a way out of the Catalan independence crisis.
Trump on the Warpath, Puigdemont Arrested in Germany
Personnel changes hint at war with Iran. The Catalan leader awaits extradition.