Catalan Nationalists Are Not Campaigning “On Backs of the Dead”
Accusing nationalists of attempting to profit from a terrorist attack is not going to change minds.
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Spain Promises Not to Hold Brexit Hostage to Gibraltar
Spain could have used Brexit to bargain for a new settlement for Gibraltar but vows not to.
Support for Catalan Independence Down, But It Could Still Happen
Only a minority would vote to break away from Spain, but they could prevail if opponents of independence stay home.
Barcelona and Madrid Are on a Collision Course
The unstoppable force of Catalan nationalism is about to meet the unmovable object of Spanish chauvinism.
Sánchez Makes Good on Promise to Move Spain’s Socialists to the Left
The party has changed its mind about a European trade agreement with Canada.
Catalans, Kurds, Given No Other Choice, Announce Referendums
Denied more autonomy by Madrid and Baghdad, the two minorities push for votes on independence.
Rajoy Enacts Budget With Smallest Possible Majority
Spanish regional parties support the prime minister’s spending plan.
Why Spain’s Podemos Now Supports Catalan Referendum
Hint: It’s not because the far-left movement is suddenly in favor of Catalan independence.
Rajoy’s Attitude Makes Catalan Secession More Likely
Belittling Catalan demands can only harden attitudes in the region.
Pedro Sánchez 2.0
The reelected Spanish Socialist Party leader promises to be more disruptive this time around.
Sánchez’ Revenge: Spanish Socialist Leader Stages Comeback
The former party leader avenges himself against the woman who toppled him.
Catalonia’s Marriage of Convenience on Edge
A yearning for independence brought left and right together. It may not be enough to keep them united.
Budget Deal Puts Spain’s Centrists on the Spot
Do they prioritize voters in Catalonia or in other parts of Spain?
Brexit Is an Opportunity to Take Back Control — For Spain
With Britain on the way out, why should other EU countries push back against Spanish irredentism?
Díaz Calls for Pragmatism in Spain’s Socialist Party Campaign
In her battle for control of the party, Susana Díaz must convince Socialists their best hopes lie in the center.