Podemos Calls for Left-Wing Coalition in Spain
The far left’s eagerness to govern presents the mainstream Socialists with a dilemma.
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Catalonia’s Mas Steps Down to Stave Off Snap Elections
The leader of Catalonia’s largest party steps aside to prevent a collapse of the independence movement.
Spain’s Socialists: Coalition with Anyone But Rajoy
The country’s left-wing leader calls for a broad progressive alliance to keep the right out of power.
Snap Elections Loom as Catalan Far Left Rejects Deal
Pro-independence parties may have no choice but to call another election.
Catalan Far Left Splits on Joining Region’s Government
Without the far left’s support, parties that want to break away from Spain may need to call snap elections.
Far-Left Separatists Back Catalonia’s Artur Mas
A small left-wing party gives the Spanish region’s pro-independence coalition a majority.
Tragedy of Europe’s Socialists Could Repeat Itself in Spain
Spain’s Socialists should take a lesson from their counterparts in Germany and the Netherlands.
Spanish Left Rules Out Keeping Rajoy in Power
Spain’s two largest left-wing parties reject another conservative-led government.
Spain’s Rajoy Wins Election But Loses Majority
Spain’s ruling conservative party wins the most seats, but loses its majority in Congress.
Spain Should Seize Opportunity of More Liberal Government
The Atlantic Sentinel welcomes an alliance between Spain’s conservatives and liberals.
Catalan Leader Vows to Press Ahead with Secession
Artur Mas says a Constitutional Court ruling against independence will not change his plans.
Spanish Parties in Three-Way Tie for Election
Conservative, liberal and socialist parties are vying for first place in Spain’s general election.
Catalan Secessionism Could Benefit Rajoy in Election
Catalonia’s independence bid allows Mariano Rajoy to portray himself as the defender of Spanish unity.
Is Spain About to Break Up? Geopolitics of the New Europe
As long as Catalans don’t threaten the EU or NATO, they can go ahead and secede from Spain.
Catalan Parties Vote to “Disconnect” from Spain
A month after the election, Catalonia’s separatists take the first step to seceding from Spain.