Far Right Comes to Sánchez’ Rescue in Spain
Vox unexpectedly gives the prime minister a majority for his coronavirus recovery plan.
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Gibraltar Brexit Deal is Victory for Spain
To keep its border with Spain open, Gibraltar accepts a Spanish role in guarding its ports.
Catalan Separatist Parties Go Separate Ways
One seeks confrontation with Madrid, the other dialogue with the government.
Sánchez Does Budget Deal with Left-Wing, Separatist Allies
The same parties voted him into office.
Allegations of Russian Meddling Resurface in Catalonia
They’re hardly more credible now than they were at the time of the 2017 referendum.
Spain Proposes Major Tax Increases to Fund 2021 Budget
Wealthy Spaniards and corporations would pay more.
Spain’s Judicialization of Catalan Separatism Has Failed
Far from reining in the independence movement, Spanish lawfare has made secession more likely.
Catalonia and Spain Are Reaching the Breaking Point
Spain is unwilling to give Catalonia more self-government. Separatists are determined to break away.
Spain Proposes Schengen Membership for Gibraltar
Some 15,000 Spanish residents cross the border to work in Gibraltar every day.
Sánchez Needs to Remember Who His Friends Are
The Spanish prime minister is trying too hard to make a deal with his rivals.
Sánchez Can’t Put Off Catalans Indefinitely
Delaying talks risks disappointing moderates.
COVID-19 Has Put Catalan Politics on Hold
Talks about more autonomy and early elections have been postponed.
Spanish Congress Approves Coronavirus Recovery Programs
Lawmakers back measures for the economy, EU and health care.
Basque, Galician Elections Have National Implications
The results help Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and throw doubt on the strategy of his opponent.
Sánchez Walks Fine Line Between Left and Right
The Spaniard must keep an eye on his left-wing allies as he makes deals with the right.