21Sep2017
Spain’s attempt to block Catalonia’s referendum is a violation of our basic rights (Opinion – The Guardian)
Article by Carles Puigdemont, the 130th president of Catalonia
12Sep2017
Time is running out for a Catalan compromise (Financial Times)
Polls suggest most would accept a middle way with greater fiscal autonomy.
20Aug2017
Spain attack ‘unacceptable’ given intelligence available, Sen. Cardin says (The Washington Post)
The recent terrorist attack in Barcelona was “unacceptable” given the intelligence the United States had leading up to it, a top Senate Democrat said Sunday
25Jul2017
The Puigdemont factor (Politico)
The Catalan president has proved he is serious about independence, but many obstacles remain in his way.
04Jul2017
Catalonia ponders independence ‘leap of faith’ (EUObserver)
In less than three months, on 1 October, Catalan voters will be asked whether they want their region to “become an independent state in the form of a Republic.” Until Carles Puigdemont, the president of the Catalan government, officially calls the vote at the end of August or early September, the debate on Catalonia’s independence […]
21Sep2017
Spooked by Catalonia, EU rallies behind Madrid, but warily (Reuters)
Spain’s EU partners fear a mounting crisis over Catalans’ latest push for independence, and their public support for Mariano Rajoy belies some disquiet that the conservative prime minister’s hardline tactics might backfire
10Sep2017
In pictures: The art of Catalan protests (Politico)
Seeking international attention, independence supporters have become experts in picture-perfect marches.
20Aug2017
Barcelona attacks: What could they mean for Catalan independence? (BBC News)
Secessionists condemn the fact that some of Spain’s biggest newspapers have used the attack against their cause
11Jul2017
How to understand Catalonia’s looming independence vote (The Herald)
Something will happen in Catalonia on October 1 – but nobody knows quite what. This is the date chosen by the Catalan government for a referendum on independence from Spain. It is not their first attempt.
03Jul2017
‘Nothing will stop’ independence vote, says Catalan leader (Interview – EUObserver)
“Nothing will stop” Catalonia’s government from organising an independence referendum on 1 October, and if independence wins, the EU will have to accept it, the Catalan leader has said. “It will be a moment of realpolitik,” Carles Puigdemont said on Friday (30 June). “It’s in the EU’s interest to find a solution.” “If a majority […]
13Jun2017
Catalonia’s time has come — and Spain needs to get out of the way (Opinion – The Washington Post)
Article by Aleix Sarri Camargo, an adviser to a member of the European Parliament and author with Ramon Tremosa of “Why the Euro Is Failing”
