The measure has divided Spain in recent months, and opponents vowed to keep trying to block it.
Tag: Catalonia (Spain)
Spain’s Socialists Win Catalan Vote Dominated by Amnesty for Separatists
For the first time in over a decade, the regional government in Catalonia may be led by a party opposed to independence.
Catalan Separatist Party Shuns Amnesty Bill, in Setback for Pedro Sanchez
A hard-line Catalan separatist party argued that the legislative shield against prosecution for alleged crimes linked to a failed bid for independence is weak and has to be broader.
In Setback for Spain’s Leader, Tiny Party Shuns Amnesty Measure
A hard-line Catalan separatist party argued that the legislative shield against prosecution for alleged crimes linked to a failed bid for independence is weak and has to be broader.
Pedro Sánchez Secures New Term to Lead a Divided Spain
The Socialist prime minister won a parliamentary vote only after promising amnesty to Catalan separatists, enraging conservatives.
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia Inches Closer to Being Done
After 140 years, Antoni Gaudí’s unrealized masterpiece is finally nearing completion. But hurdles still remain, with construction to last until at least 2026.
Spain’s Election Puts Focus on Leading Parties’ Allies
Before voting Sunday, a focus on the leading parties’ allies has dominated the campaign — and obscured debate about more fundamental issues.
Spain Bakes in Summer-Like Heat, and Worries About What Comes Next
The April temperatures, over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, come on top of a long-running drought that has depleted reservoirs and dried up fields.
Where Dalí Once Painted the Sea, Wind Turbines Are Set to Rise
Contentious plans to erect a wind farm off the northeastern coast of Spain are part of a tense debate over where to locate new renewable energy projects across Europe.
As Eyes Are on Eurovision, Europe Has Another Song Contest
The Liet International, a competition for minority and regional languages, lacks the glitz of Eurovision. But its organizers say it helps keep endangered tongues alive.