Spain’s Elections: the More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same?
Spanish politics continue to be defined by a stubbornly persistent left-right cleavage. The newer political formations do not represent a ...
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Spain Says ¡No Pasarán! and Halts the Advance of the Far Right – For Now
While the far-right Vox party entered the Spanish parliament for the first time, obtaining 10 percent of the votes and ...
Beyond Independence: Democracy is Real Test in Spain’s Catalonia Trial
The Catalan separatists on trial tend to see democracy as not just being about the rule of law, but also ...
Catalan Separatists on Trial Pay Price for Spain’s Crude Transition to Democracy
Spain’s Transition to Democracy after dictator Franco’s death in 1975 was a carefully managed piece of stagecraft. This was especially ...
Spain’s Trial of the Century: Consequences of Attempted ‘Fake’ Catalan Secession
Later this month, nine pro-independence Catalan leaders face prosecution for their role in Catalonia’s declaration of independence. The attempted secession ...
Spain Moves to Extend Statute of Limitations for Child Abuse
Spain's cabinet approved a draft law which will extend the statute of limitations for cases of physical or sexual abuse ...
Spain Prosecutors Seek Up to 25 Years Jail for Catalan Separatists
Spanish prosecutors called for Catalan separatist leaders to be jailed for up to 25 years on charges of rebellion or ...
Catalonia’s Hiatus: Between Nothing and Everything?
Since the failure of the declaration of independence in October, Catalan political life has been defined by sharp contradictions. It ...
Can Catalan Independence Break on Through to Other Side?
With trials of imprisoned Catalan leaders planned later this year, the true believers for independence are convinced that momentum is ...
Million Catalan Separatists Rally in Barcelona in Show of Strength
Around one million Catalans rallied in Barcelona in a show of support for independence nearly a year after a failed ...
10,000 Unaccompanied Minor Migrants in Spain: Madrid
Madrid estimates that 10,000 minor migrants are on Spanish soil alone without their parents and has unblocked $46.5 million for ...
Tensions Rise in Catalonia Over Pro-Independence Yellow Ribbons
Catalan separatists decorate streets, monuments and even beaches with yellow ribbons to promote their cause.
Catalan Ex-Leader Vows to Press on With Independence Bid
Catalonia's deposed President Carles Puigdemont vowed Saturday to "defend the just cause of the Catalan people" as he returned to ...
Merkel Eases Migrant Row with Greece, Spain Accords
Germany sealed deals with Greece and Spain to take back migrants previously registered in those countries, in a crucial win ...
Spain Offers to Take in Migrant Ship After Italy, Malta Refuse to Let it Dock
The migrants, including pregnant women and scores of children, were saved in the Mediterranean by the French charity SOS Mediterranee ...
Catalonia: a Story of Judges and Clowns
Spain is banalizing real social threats, like terrorism and hate, to criminalize the Catalan secessionist movement.
Spain Targets Male Attitudes in Fight Against Gender Violence
Gender violence continues to run rampant in Spain as more women demand protection, acknowledgment, and advocacy from their government.
Moroccan Court Probes Spanish Activist for Saving Drowning Migrants
Spanish activist Helena Maleno was questioned by a judge in Tangiers, Morocco over accusations she is involved in facilitating illegal ...
Spain Sees Surge in Migrant Arrivals by Sea in 2017
Migrant arrivals by sea to Spain tripled in 2017 on the previous year, fuelled by a surge in the numbers ...
Spanish Court Expands Probe of Catalan Separatist Leaders
Spain's Supreme Court widened its probe into Catalan separatists over their independence drive to include six more politicians
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