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International: Spain’s Democracy is Being Undermined by Deep State Actors

Eoghan Gilmartin

The news that Spain’s prime minister had his phone hacked by Pegasus spyware last year is just the latest in a scandal that has laid bare the democratic deficiencies of the country’s post-Franco constitutional regime, argues Eoghan Gilmartin.

International: Separatists Finally Have a Majority in Catalonia – But Independence Isn’t a Done Deal

Eoghan Gilmartin & Tommy Greene

Pro-independence parties finally achieved a majority of the popular vote in Catalonia on Sunday. But low turnout and a boost for both the unionist and independentist centre-left mean the next chapter in Catalonia's constitutional politics is going to involve negotiation, write Tommy Greene and Eoghan Gilmartin.

Long Read: Catalonia, Alone? Lessons From the Contradictions of the Independence Movement

Bue Rübner Hansen

Between a Draconian Spanish state, an ambivalent left and an institutional impasse, it’s not clear where the Catalan independence movement goes next. Bue Rübner Hansen argues the challenges facing independentists reflect a far wider cycle of struggle.

Catalonia: As Independence Leaders Stand Trial, Is Spain Heading Towards Constitutional Crisis?

Tommy Greene, Eoghan Gilmartin

As leaders of Catalonia’s failed 2017 breakaway bid go on trial, charged with rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds, the future of Spanish democracy hangs in the balance. What exactly is happening and why? Tommy Greene and Eoghan Gilmartin report from Madrid.

Catalan Election: A Blow for Both Rajoy and Independence Movement?

Pablo Castaño

With an increased turnout, yesterday's Catalan elections returned another pro-independence majority. But with centre-right unionists Ciudadanos making significant gains, is this the affirmation secessionists were seeking?

Catalonia: What Happens Next?

Pablo Castaño

Yesterday the Catalan government ended weeks of speculation with a declaration of independence. As expected, Spain responded by suspending Catalan autonomy. But in a more surprising move, the PM also called a snap regional election. Pablo Castaño writes from Barcelona.

Novara FM: Catalan Independence

On #NovaraFM Michael Walker interviews Carlos Delclós and Javier Moreno Zacarés about the movement for Catalan independence, last weekend's referendum, and the reaction across Spain to repression in the streets.

A Vote for Independence (from Fear and Intolerance)

Jordi Molina

The referendum has been declared illegal by the Spanish government, Catalan officials have been arrested, and there's doubt over whether a vote on independence will resolve the country's political conflict. But today, in spite of everything, Catalonia will go to the polls.

Catalonia in Revolt: How Did We Get Here and What Happens Next?

Javier Moreno Zacarés

Since the upcoming Catalan independence referendum was ruled illegal, events have spiralled beyond anyone's expectations. Initial concerns about the legitimacy of the vote have now been surpassed by anger at the encroachment of the Spanish state into Catalonia.

Catalan Independence: 4 Notes on a House of Mirrors

Kate Shea Baird

In an eleventh-hour deal that saw the ousting of the incumbent, Artur Mas, pro-independence parties in the Catalan parliament have averted fresh elections by agreeing on a new president. What now for the Catalan independence movement?

6 Things You Need to Know About the Catalan Elections

Javier Moreno Zacarés

Yesterday pro-independence parties gained a parliamentary majority in the Catalan elections. What does this mean for prospects of independence and for the left heading into the Spanish general election this December?

5 Reasons Catalonia’s Elections Will Be the Next Flashpoint in Europe

David Ferreira

Early elections have been announced in Catalonia. They are being seen as a replacement for a continually-outlawed independence referendum. With renewed efforts to win a pro-independence majority, the radical left could hold the balance of power.

6 Reflections on the Spanish Elections

David Ferreira

New electoral expressions emerging from the indignados movements made a big splash in last weekend's Spanish municipal elections - most notably in the right-wing base Madrid, and in Barcelona where an anti-evictions activist was elected mayor.

Catalan Referendum: Meet the Young Radicals Agitating for Independence

David Ferreira

Despite legal challenges and attempted blockages by the Spanish Constitutional Court, Catalonia's independence referendum will go ahead today. While the vote is non-binding, if it succeeds it will be considered an important milestone for the Catalan independence movement. David Ferreira interviewed Lluc Salellas from the far left CUP.

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International: Spain’s Democracy is Being Undermined by Deep State Actors

Eoghan Gilmartin

International: Separatists Finally Have a Majority in Catalonia – But Independence Isn’t a Done Deal

Eoghan Gilmartin & Tommy Greene

Long Read: Catalonia, Alone? Lessons From the Contradictions of the Independence Movement

Bue Rübner Hansen

Catalonia: As Independence Leaders Stand Trial, Is Spain Heading Towards Constitutional Crisis?

Tommy Greene, Eoghan Gilmartin

Catalan Election: A Blow for Both Rajoy and Independence Movement?

Pablo Castaño