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Pere Aragones

Catalan Republicans to Form Minority Government

Talks with the rival Together for Catalonia remain stalled after three months.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 8, 2021October 28, 2021
Pablo Casado Isabel Díaz Ayuso

National Implications of the Madrid Regional Election

The center did not hold.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 6, 2021January 16, 2023
Isabel Díaz Ayuso

Trumpification of the Spanish Right in Madrid

Isabel Díaz Ayuso flirts with COVID-19 skepticism in the name of “freedom”.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 4, 2021January 16, 2023
Spanish Supreme Court Madrid

Conservatives Win Battle for Spanish Courts

Pedro Sánchez withdraws proposed changes.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 24, 2021December 2, 2021
Barcelona Spain

Waiting for a Deal in Catalonia

Separatist parties have yet to form a new government.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 17, 2021October 28, 2021
Pedro Sánchez

The Silent Reform of Spanish Pensions

The piecemeal reforms proposed by Spain’s Socialist government are insufficient.

Avatar photoFernando González UrbanejaApril 13, 2021December 3, 2021
Mark Rutte Pedro Sánchez Charles Michel

Dutch and Spanish Leaders Share Vision for EU

Mark Rutte and Pedro Sánchez caution against protectionism.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 26, 2021November 5, 2021
Pablo Iglesias

Spanish Tribulations in Multiparty Democracy

It’s still better than the alternative.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 20, 2021November 29, 2021
Palau de la Generalitat Barcelona Spain

Catalan Separatists Close In on Post-Election Deal

Pro-independence parties split the seats on the new parliament’s presidium.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 13, 2021December 2, 2021
Pedro Sánchez

Hit Piece Calls Center-Left Sánchez Spain’s Donald Trump

Journalist makes the social democrat out to be a threat to Spanish democracy.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 26, 2021November 18, 2021
Pere Aragones

Catalan Election: Takeaways and What Happens Next

Another separatist coalition is the most likely outcome.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 15, 2021December 7, 2021
Plaça de Sant Jaume Barcelona Spain

Republicans, Socialists Share First Place in Catalonia

The outcome allows for another separatist coalition or a government of the left.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 14, 2021December 7, 2021
Barcelona Spain

Catalan Election Guide

The Catalan electoral system, the parties, the polls and possible coalitions.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 12, 2021October 28, 2021
Salvador Illa

Three-Way Race for First Place in Catalonia

The Socialists are neck and neck with the two largest independence parties.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 8, 2021November 19, 2021
European flags Brussels

Support for Anti-EU Parties Falls During Pandemic

Mainstream parties have gained popularity. Trust in the EU is up.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 31, 2021November 12, 2021

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