Vox Is Unreliable Partner for Spanish Right
Every time the far right gets what it wants, it asks for something more.
Spain
Spain’s Moment in the Sun
Spain is moving up in Europe. How will it use its newfound influence?
Spain’s Liberal Party Needs to Make Up Its Mind
The Citizens can either fight Catalan independence or liberalize Spain.
It Will Be Hard for Catalans to Accept Supreme Court Verdict
The same court that will decide the fate of jailed Catalan independence leaders just sided with the family of Francisco Franco.
Spanish Center-Right Rethinks Appeasement of Far Right
Cozying up to Vox did not have the desired effect.
After Historic Defeat, Spain’s Center-Right U-Turns
Pablo Casado belatedly appeals to moderates after leading his party into its worst defeat ever.
The More Things Change in Catalonia, the More They Stay the Same
The balance between pro- and anti-independence parties hasn’t changed.
Spain’s Social Democrats Buck European Trend
Pedro Sánchez was willing to take a side in his country’s culture war and won.
Sánchez Wins in Spain But Could Need Separatists for Majority
The Socialist places first, but he will need the support of Basque and Catalan parties to govern.
Sánchez Is the Reasonable Choice in Spain’s Election
We side with the problem-solvers, which in Spain today is Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Spanish Election Guide
The Spanish electoral system, the parties, their leaders and possible coalitions.
Spanish Socialists Benefit from Division on the Right
Three parties split the right-wing vote, allowing the Socialists to come out on top.
Spanish Parties Rule Out Centrist Coalition After Election
The Citizens rule out a pact with the Socialists, who rule out a pact with the right.
What to Expect from Snap Elections in Spain
Pedro Sánchez could lose power unless Catalan independence parties change their minds.
Tragedy in Catalonia
As Catalan independence leaders go on trial, it is getting harder to find a way out of the impasse.