As Podemos Falls, Spanish Liberals Rise in Polls
Centrists are channeling Spanish anger in the direction of sensible, liberal economic reforms.
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Catalan Parties Unveil Road Map for Independence
Catalonia’s two largest parties vow to break away from Spain if they win the next election.
Unedifying Row Between Tsipras and Rajoy
The Greek and Spanish leaders escalate their war of words.
Greece’s Tsipras Makes Enemies Out of Potential Allies
Instead of making allies in Lisbon and Madrid, the Greek seems determined to antagonize everyone.
Independent Catalonia Would Get Higher Credit Rating
Catalonia would recover its investment-grade credit rating if it seceded from Spain, a study shows.
Catalonia to Call Election as Proxy for Independence
Catalan independence leaders promise to interpret an election victory as a vote to leave Spain.
Catalan Separatists Share Goal But Wary of Collaborating
Catalonia’s second largest party refuses to contest the next election on a single electoral list.
Rajoy Refuses to Negotiate, Ridicules Catalan Independence
Spain’s obstinate prime minister probably only makes Catalans more determined to break away.
Mas Calls for Early Elections as Proxy to Secede from Spain
Catalonia’s regional president says the region could secede within a year and a half after elections.
Spain’s Labor Legislation Punishes Temp Workers: Brussels
The European Commission urges Spain to eradicate the duality in its labor market.
Catalonia Votes for Statehood in Informal Referendum
The vast majority of Catalans who voted want to break away from Spain.
Turnout in Catalan Statehood Vote Almost Two Million
For the parties that favor Catalan independence, it is important to get turnout over two million.
Defying Madrid, Catalonia Votes on Statehood
Spain’s richest region votes in a “consultation,” defying a constitutional court ban.
Spain Strikes Down Election, Leaves Catalonia Little Choice
Spain leaves separatists in Catalonia with little choice but to declare independence outright.
Catalonia Drops Independence Referendum, to Call Elections
Separatists in Catalonia call off plans for an independence referendum. But not really.