Sponsors of straw polls on the island, long a favorite vacation spot for the royal family, say the role of the institution is a central question for the country’s future.
Tag: Secession and Independence Movements
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.
South Koreans in New York Celebrate a 100-Year-Old Independence Movement
About 200 people gathered in Midtown Manhattan on Friday to commemorate a movement against Japanese rule that helped to unify Korea.
Spain’s Former Premier Testifies Against Catalan Separatists
Former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, in the Supreme Court, blamed Catalan separatist leaders for violence during the 2017 independence referendum.
News Analysis: Yet Another Election for Spain Reveals Deeper Strains
The call for an April election — the third since 2015 — is a new sign of political polarization and the stalemate over the status of Catalonia.
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.
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.
Thousands Protest in Spain Against Catalonia Talks
Protesters in Madrid denounced Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for proposing talks to ease political tensions over a secessionist movement.