It’s Been Four Months Since Spain Had a Government
by Tommy Greene
Left-wing coalition talks have broken down in Spain. Here’s why and what’s at stake.
Tag: spain
Spanish General Election: Another Turning Point in the Country’s Constitutional Crisis
by Javier Moreno Zacarés
Vox have now entered parliament, but a potential right coalition have failed to come anywhere close to government following disaster for the conservative Popular party. Meanwhile, Podemos suffered significant losses and the winners, PSOE, may be forced into an agreement with Catalan nationalists.
Spanish General Election: Another Step Forward for the Far Right?
by Pablo Castaño
In the 2016 Spanish general election, the big question was whether Unidos Podemos would overcome the Socialist party (PSOE). It didn’t. Just three years later, a snap election on 28 April could see a far-right party enter government for the first time since the end of Francisco Franco’s dictatorship.
As the Far Right Comes for Feminism, Women in Spain Have Gone on Strike
by Tommy Greene and Eoghan Gilmartin
In Spain, millions of protesters have taken to the streets for International Women's Day. Amid a conservative backlash against feminism's social and political demands, they are marching and striking against domestic violence, inequality at work, unrecognised forms of labour and transphobia.
Catalonia: As Independence Leaders Stand Trial, Is Spain Heading Towards Constitutional Crisis?
by 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.
Undermining Democracy, Not Defending It: The ‘Integrity Initiative’ is Everything That’s Wrong With British Foreign Policy
by Aaron Bastani
This weekend the ‘Integrity Initiative’, a British think tank funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, came under criticism for its attacks on Jeremy Corbyn and key Labour advisors. But it's leaked documents concerning the think tank's efforts abroad that are particularly shocking, writes Aaron Bastani.
We Paid Attention to Catalonia’s Independence Bid. Why Are We Ignoring the Crisis in Cameroon?
by Ayo Awokoya
Catalonia’s bid to break away from the Spanish government made headlines around the world last October, but little attention has been paid to similar political upheavals across Africa, including an escalating situation in Cameroon which could constitute the country's greatest political crisis in decades.
Catalan Election: A Blow for Both Rajoy and Independence Movement?
by 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?
Novara Docs: The Bitter Fruit of Andalucia
Visible from space, the vast concentration of plastic greenhouses in Almeria supply more than half of Europe’s fruit and vegetables. An economic boom in this previously poor region of Andalucia has come at the expense of the African migrants who work in these greenhouses, under slave-like conditions. Approximately 200 workers live there during peak season. […]
Catalonia: What Happens Next?
by 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.
A Vote for Independence (from Fear and Intolerance)
by 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?
by 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.
TyskySour Audio: Pablo’s Party
On TyskySour Michael and Aaron are joined by Javier Moreno Zacarés to analyse the result of Podemos' recent party conference, Vista Alegre II.
Podemos Congress: Is Pablo Iglesias About to Be Dethroned?
by Javier Moreno Zacarés
Following electoral disappointment, soul-searching has turned into infighting between Podemos's two key figures: Pablo Iglesias and Iñigo Errejón. This weekend's congress is the showdown.
Podemos 2.0: Towards a Party-Movement?
by Pablo Castaño Tierno
Following the disappointing results obtained by the coalition Unidos Podemos in the Spanish election earlier this year, a growing number of Podemos leaders have called for the need to restructure the party.
A Network of Liberated Spaces: Visiting Barcelona’s Squats
by Tomás Lynch (Words) and Georgia Lalor (Photos)
Amidst the ongoing political stalemate in Spain, Catalonia's squatters are trying to carve out different ways of living together. Tomás Lynch visited to talk about 15M, Catalan independence, escapism and solidarity.
What on Earth Is Going on in Spain? 4 Things You Need to Know
by Javier Moreno Zacarés
Following disastrous regional elections for the social democrats in Galicia and the Basque Country, Pedro Sánchez was expected to step down as leader of PSOE. He refuses to go, and now PSOE is tearing itself apart.
Long Read: Take Back the City: The Disillusioned Londoners Calling for Radical Democracy.
by Emma Snaith
Take Back the City proposes a radically different vision of political organising. In a city riven with social divisions and worsening living conditions, can it hope to achieve change for ordinary Londoners?