Spain: Barcelona Business Exodus Surges in 2024 Bridget Ryder July 16, 2024 Companies flee political instability and uncertainty caused by independence movement.
Puigdemont Denied Amnesty Bridget Ryder July 3, 2024 Spain’s Supreme Court ruled that the separatist leader’s crimes of embezzlement could not be pardoned.
Why the Trains Don’t Run on Time in Catalonia Bridget Ryder May 14, 2024 Multiple thefts of copper cables have paralyzed the train service around Barcelona.
Separatists Lose Majority in Catalan Elections Bridget Ryder May 13, 2024 Pro-Spain Socialists will still struggle to govern the region.
Spanish Socialists Promise To Reinstate Catalan Police Chief Who Allowed Illegal Referendum Bridget Ryder May 8, 2024 The promise comes as polls tighten ahead of Sunday’s regional elections in Catalonia.
Spain: Catalan Separatist Leader Pledges To “Complete” Independence Process Bridget Ryder March 25, 2024 Puigdemont will run for regional elections and says Catalonia has a “historic opportunity” to secede from Spain.
Catalonia Urged To End Discrimination Against Spanish-Speaking Students Bridget Ryder March 19, 2024 EU Parliament responds to appeal from parents who say schools ignore domestic court ruling.
Spanish Government Withholds Report on Legality of Catalan Amnesty Bridget Ryder January 23, 2024 Sánchez’s government claims it has high-level legal opinions supporting the amnesty—but has yet to make the report public or even state who wrote it.
Spain: Retired Military Officials See Amnesty Law as Threat to Constitution Chris Tomlinson November 20, 2023 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing continued opposition to granting Catalan separatists amnesty.
Spanish MEPs Say No to Amnesty for Secessionists Bridget Ryder October 14, 2023 The European People’s Party wants a new law to ban pardons for corruption charges.
