Spain
Catalan crisis raises pressure on regional government
Persistent unrest in Catalonia is increasing friction among the region’s pro-independence parties
SpainCatalonia will likely influence Spain’s elections
Developments in Catalonia have coincided with a rise in support for Spain’s right-wing parties
SpainCatalan unrest could influence Spanish election
Worsening unrest in Catalonia is doing significant damage to travel and business
SpainSpanish court ruling will deepen unrest in Catalonia
Nine pro-independence Catalan leaders will serve sentences of 9-13 years for seeking to break up Spain
SpainSpain’s struggling multi-party system is here to stay
Despite its problems, the multi-party system will continue to make government formation very difficult
SpainSpain is edging towards another election
The Socialists and Unidas Podemos do not appear close to forming a government by September 23
SpainDivided Catalonia will struggle to find a way forward
Tension within Catalonia will persist and Barcelona-Madrid relations will remain tense, with no sign of a path forward
SpainEuro-area services growth may lose more momentum
Economic sentiment rose in August but surging Spanish services masked weak industry, especially in Germany and France
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