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Tuesday, 4 August, 2020

Jonathan Parker
Pandemic fuels the fires of European separatism
Independence movements are on the offensive but suffer from disunity
Friday, 24 July, 2020

Spain
Blame game escalates as Catalonia grapples with second wave of virus
Mis-steps and weaknesses exposed as Spanish region endures new round of restrictions
Friday, 17 July, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus latest: Texas reports record jump in Covid-19 deaths
Tuesday, 14 July, 2020

Catalan government imposes new restrictions as virus cases rise
Only essential travel will be permitted in Segrià region of north-eastern Spain
Tuesday, 5 May, 2020

Spanish politics
Spanish government set to retain lockdown power
Ciudadanos party promised role in moving to ‘new normality’ in exchange for backing coronavirus state of alert
Thursday, 16 April, 2020

Spain
Regional data suggest much higher Spanish coronavirus toll
Inclusion of deaths such as untested care home residents increases nationwide total by 42%
Thursday, 26 March, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic
Catalonia clashes with Madrid over coronavirus lockdown
Central government insists tougher regional measures lack legal force
Wednesday, 29 January, 2020

Spanish politics
Catalan leader calls snap poll to break deadlock
Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez will hope election brings gains for more moderate separatist force
Wednesday, 8 January, 2020

Spanish politics
Sánchez prepares to dig in as Spain’s prime minister
Socialist hopes two-vote victory margin will be enough to pass budget and make coalition hard to shift
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Sunday, 5 January, 2020

Spanish politics
Spain on track for a coalition government after vote
Caretaker PM Pedro Sánchez will now need only a relative majority in parliament on Tuesday
Friday, 3 January, 2020

Spanish politics
Spain electoral commission seeks to remove Catalan president
Quim Torra defiant ahead of crucial votes on forming new Madrid government
Thursday, 2 January, 2020

Spanish politics
Catalan separatists to abstain in key Madrid vote
Deal with Socialists should give Sánchez breathing space to take power
Friday, 20 December, 2019

Puigdemont prepares to take seat as MEP after court win
Catalan politicians secure new legal victory at European Court of Justice
Thursday, 19 December, 2019

Spain
EU’s top court casts doubt over Spain’s jailing of Catalan leader
Verdict adds to difficulties facing Spanish caretaker prime minister Pedro Sánchez
Thursday, 28 November, 2019

Spanish politics
Sánchez government at stake in talks with separatists
Tension high as caretaker prime minister seeks Catalan help to end electoral impasse
Tuesday, 12 November, 2019

Spain
Ex-Catalan leader’s immunity bid boosted by ECJ adviser
Opinion finds no need for MEPs to have sworn oath on Spain’s constitution
Sunday, 10 November, 2019

Instant InsightBen Hall
Sánchez left to rue missed opportunity to form coalition
Europe’s most dynamic centre-left leader of 6 months ago appears a lot shakier now
Thursday, 7 November, 2019

FT CollectionsThe European project
Spain prays for a solution to political deadlock
The country will hold a fourth election in as many years. Polls suggest the impasse could continue
Tuesday, 5 November, 2019

Spanish politics
Sánchez rivals seize on Spanish jobless rise in tight election race
Increase highlights challenge facing caretaker premier ahead of November 10 vote
Friday, 25 October, 2019

AnalysisThe Big Read
Leaderless rebellion: how social media aids global protests
From Hong Kong to Chile activists have used technology to stay ahead of the authorities
Monday, 21 October, 2019

Spain
Sánchez visits Barcelona to condemn protests
Spanish leader faces opposition calls for tougher line on separatist demonstrations
Thursday, 17 October, 2019

Spanish politics
Catalonia violence exposes tensions in independence camp
Protests after jailing of politicians at risk of spiralling amid lack of dialogue
Wednesday, 16 October, 2019

Spanish politics
Madrid steps up calls for Catalan leaders to denounce violence
Third night of clashes sees police in Barcelona attacked with stones and acid
Wednesday, 16 October, 2019

News in Focus podcast18 min listen
Catalonia ruling fans flames of Spain’s divisions
Barcelona erupts over harsh jail sentences for separatist leaders
Tuesday, 15 October, 2019

Explainer
What next for Catalonia after Supreme Court judgment?
As separatists take to the streets in outrage over jailed leaders, Madrid tries to ease tensions