With Wednesday’s parliamentary vote foreclosing an exit from the European Union with no deal, the authority of Britain’s executive branch was diminished to a point not seen in recent history.
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Roots of Spain’s Crisis: One Word Fought Over at Birth of Constitution
A triumph at the time, Spain’s 1978 Constitution refers to constituent “nationalities,” a compromise that has left the country in a deadlock today.
May Allows Parliament Vote for a Short Extension to Delay Brexit
Under pressure from her own party, Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain promised Parliament on Tuesday that it would have a vote to delay Britain’s exit if it rejected her withdrawal plans.
7 Labour Lawmakers Resign in U.K., in Rebuke of Jeremy Corbyn
The decision reflects the strains that Brexit has placed on a political system dominated by two main parties, each plagued by schisms.
Elections in Spain Are Likely After Lawmakers Reject Budget
Catalan separatist lawmakers turned against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on a budget measure, which could spell the end of his Socialist minority government.
Spain’s Leader Loses Crucial Budget Vote, Most Likely Forcing Elections
Catalan separatist lawmakers turned against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on the measure, whose failure could spell the end of his Socialist minority government.
A Call to Putin, and Russian TV Changed Its Story
The former Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi describes the 2016 exchange with the Russian president in his new book.
Catalan Leaders’ Trial Starts, and Spain’s Government Fights for Its Survival
Twelve people face charges over their roles in the secession attempt of 2017, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is scrambling to keep the issue from toppling his leadership.
Catalan Separatists’ Trial: How They Got Here, and What They Could Face
The trial before the Supreme Court will examine the events of 2017 that set off a constitutional crisis and that continue to unsettle Spanish politics.
Riots After a No-Deal Brexit? Save the Queen
Queen Elizabeth II and members of her family would be evacuated from London if Britain’s withdrawal from the E.U. triggers riots, British media reported.