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Spain reels from the pandemic and an economic downturn
After holding four elections in four years, Spain finally managed to cobble together a coalition government in late 2019. Then the Covid-19 pandemic hit, dealing a crushing blow to its already struggling economy. With the political scene so polarized, the governing left-wing coalition is under increasing pressure. So far, its only solution is to ramp up government spending dramatically.
Catalonia, one year later
A year after Catalonia’s botched declaration of independence, pro-independence parties still cling to power in the regional government but find themselves increasingly at odds with each other. Political gridlock has taken its toll on the Catalan economy, while urban dwellers are tilting toward the anti-independence camp. The choice appears to ...
An ideological exercise in Spain
From his first moves, Spain's new Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks less like a self-confident democrat and more like an old-line state interventionist intent on consolidating power.
New Spanish government’s strong start could strengthen EU
Spanish conservatives have managed to restore economic growth, but the shortcomings of Mariano Rajoy’s governing style and a corruption scandal have created an opening for their main rivals to take power. Thus far, socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is off to a surprisingly strong start.
Opinion: Separatism in Europe
Independence movements are on the rise in Europe. At the heart of this phenomenon is an ever-globalizing world, bringing with it inflows of foreigners and an outflow of traditional industries. Most of these movements have set aside violent measures in recent years, but there is no guarantee that will continue. ...
