Aliança Catalana is pro-independence, anti-immigration – and a major threat to Pedro Sánchez’ fragile coalition.
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Much of Spain’s regional politics and social attitudes are different from the rest of Europe.
A new group – Tsunami Democràtic – are using technology to create civil disobedience that is more organised and creative than ever.
Failure to deal with the wounds of the conflict has permeated society and culture in Spain.
A strange coincidence of historical circumstances in Spain could, taken together, help to bring about a resolution to the crisis in Catalonia.
We need to educate ourselves daily if we aspire to live peacefully in a multicultural society.
After declaring independence, regional leaders stand accused of rebellion, sedition and embezzlement. But what does that mean?
An ousted leader, a divided electorate and the risk of further violence pile on the tension ahead of the December vote.
Despite the inevitable transition costs for both sides, there may also be some benefits to a split.
The European Union is quick to condemn countries like Venezuela and Turkey when they engage in anti-democratic tactics. So why is it so silent on Spain’s treatment of the Catalan?
The potential for more violence is clear unless the two sides can be brought to the negotiating table as soon as possible.
Both regions have held independence referendums that have returned overwhelming “yes” votes. But without international support, the road ahead will be a tough one.
On Sunday, more than 2 million Catalans voted in a referendum on the question: Should Catalonia become an independent state? The vote was a milestone in the century-long struggle for self-determination…
The referendum that wasn’t a referendum can’t have a winner.
The Madrid government is doing everything it can to stop the planned October 1 referendum from happening.
Catalonia and Kurdistan are both holding referendums on independence this year. But is it that simple to break free?
Denied a chance to hold a referendum, the pro-independence movement are calling the region’s parliamentary elections a plebiscite.
The language survived against the odds and is now a central part of Catalan identity.
Catalans have voted for independence in a referendum that holds no official sway but has enormous significance. Now Catalonia needs to decide where to turn next. The referendum, held on November 9, was…
On the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, another milestone in European history took place: the Catalan vote on independence. Downgraded from an official referendum – which would be illegal…
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