Catalans Bear Brunt of Spanish Judicial Activism
Spanish judges waste no opportunity to frustrate Catalan ambitions.
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“Repeal” of Spanish Labor Reforms Is Limited
Trade unions and the socialist government meet employers halfway.
Spain Tries to Attract More Expats
Taxes are cut, but there’s not much the national government can do about overbearing bureaucracy.
Catalan Budget Crisis Is Tied to Independence
Reasonable independence parties need the support of separatist hardliners.
Repeal of Spanish Labor Reforms Is Unwise
Liberalizations cut unemployment and encouraged business creation.
Spain Tries to Solve Yesterday’s Housing Crisis
Prices are already down due to the pandemic.
Europe’s High Energy Prices, Explained
The continent faces a perfect storm involving accidents, depleted reserves and decreased Russian supply.
Catalan-Spanish Talks Accomplish Little
The best news is that talks are happening at all.
Sánchez Walks Back Promises to Catalans
The socialist could disappoint moderate Catalan nationalists, whose support he needs in Congress.
Sánchez Shifts Infrastructure Spending, Scholarships to Catalonia
The separatists have fifty more demands.
What Sánchez Should Do Next for Catalonia
End the prosecution of Catalan nationalists. Give the region more autonomy.
Pardons Are the Least Sánchez Can Do for Catalans
Spain should negotiate with Catalan separatists, not put them in prison.
Separatist Parties Agree to Form New Government in Catalonia
Talks with Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez would be given two years.
Socialists Miss Opportunity in Catalonia
Salvador Illa refuses to play second fiddle to the pro-independence Republican Left.
Madrid’s Díaz Ayuso Is Not an Inspiration
Conservatives elsewhere would be unwise to mimic her strategy.