Spain
Irregular migration to the EU will rise significantly
Migrant arrivals to Europe via the Mediterranean this year are expected to be over 50% higher compared to 2022
EuropeLeft-wing conflict boosts the right’s hopes in Spain
Relations between the governing Socialist Party and Unidas Podemos have deteriorated ahead of crucial elections
SpainSpain’s economy is set for modest growth in 2023
Persistent inflationary pressures and tighter financial conditions will see significantly lower growth compared in 2022
SpainPortugal's energy export challenges will persist
Portugal’s capacity to act as a future LNG hub for the rest of Europe is limited by geography and resources
PortugalPenal reforms carry risks for Spain’s Sanchez
Penal reforms benefiting Catalonia’s pro-independence leaders carry risks for Sanchez ahead of this year’s election
SpainCatalan coalition split reflects nationalist divisions
The hard-line Junts party has left the Catalan government following tensions with the more moderate Republican Left
SpainSpain should avoid recession but growth will slow
Spain has less direct exposure to the war in Ukraine than other EU countries
SpainAlgeria aims to counteract Moroccan pressure on Spain
Algeria has been escalating its responses to Spain's decision to support Moroccan proposals on Western Sahara
Algeria