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1. Europe

   Spanish Opposition Blames Sánchez Concessions for Catalonia Security Crisis

   Four violent incidents over one weekend — two of them fatal — have turned Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s Catalonia policy into a security crisis.

   Among the NationsMay 6, 20263:22 PM CT

   
2. Europe

   Catalan’s Ex-President Released From German Prison

   Thursday, April 5th, German authorities released Carles Puigdemont on bail while the court considers his extradition to Spain to stand trial on charges of “rebellion and misuse of public funds in organizing...

   Ryan ThorsonApril 12, 20189:58 PM CT

   
3. Europe

   Arrested Catalan Ex-President Remains Defiant

   After being arrested in Germany on Spanish charges of sedition and others, the BBC is reporting that Carles Puigdemont is urging Catalan to continue to press their case before the U.N. and...

   Ryan ThorsonApril 3, 201811:01 PM CT

   
4. Europe

   Catalonia, South Tyrol and Austria: Part 2

   In this two-part article on Catalonia, South Tyrol and Austria, we are examining disparate independence movements while highlighting a unifying theme. Part 1 covered Catalonia and South Tyrol.

   Andrew PizialiNovember 15, 20177:18 PM CT

   
5. Europe

   Catalonia, South Tyrol and Austria: Part 1

   While Catalonia continues to pursue complete autonomy from Spain, some in South Tyrol are aiming to return to their cultural roots in Austria.

   Andrew PizialiNovember 8, 20177:16 PM CT

   
6. Commentary

   “Mother, May I?”: Does the UK PM Really Support Self-Determination?

   UK Prime Minister Theresa May says that her country will not recognize Catalonian independence if they go ahead with a formal declaration.

   The LedgerOctober 19, 20179:17 PM CT

   
7. Europe

   Catalan Independence (Plus: Update on Spanish Police-raids)

   Catalan Independence is coming! And Madrid is on defense. As an interested observer, it is amazing to witness the broad support that Catalonian nationalism has.

   Among the NationsSeptember 20, 20179:06 PM CT

   
8. Europe

   Catalan Independence Referendum Scheduled for October

   In October of this year, Catalonia is headed back to the polls to vote on independence from Spain!

   Among the NationsJune 13, 201710:30 PM CT

   
9. Europe

   Catalans Make a Bold Move Towards Separating From Spain

   In bad news for those who thought that post-Brexit nationalist fever was finally put to rest with the elections in the Netherlands and France, it seems the death of independence was greatly...

   Among the NationsMay 24, 20179:05 PM CT