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European migration as a political tool
The recent migrant crisis between Morocco and Spain was just the latest example of "weaponized" immigration seen by European Union countries. Gatekeeper states will likely continue to use migration for political ends, the threat of which will shape foreign policy for frontline EU members. The risk of border instability and a new, prolonged refugee crisis is real.
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 ...
Opinion: Catalonia’s intractable separatist conundrum
The Catalan crisis in Spain drags on: the population in the region is split over the question of independence, with no end to the deadlock in sight. And while Madrid officially opposes secession, the current national government relies on the votes of separatist parties to maintain power. To avoid a ...
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 ...
