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Prospects for Western Europe in 2018
Elections in Italy and possibly Germany, the Catalan crisis and French reforms will shape politics next year
EuropeFormer mayor escapes house arrest in Venezuela
Former Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma will take a hard line against talks between the government and divided opposition
VenezuelaEU will try to avoid involvement in Catalan conflict
Puigdemont is trying to internationalise the conflict, but his efforts are falling flat
SpainMadrid’s direct rule will trigger Catalan opposition
In an unprecedented step, Madrid suspended Catalan autonomy after the region formally declared independence
SpainCatalonia crisis will come to a head
Madrid is set to impose direct rule as the Catalan parliament could formally declare independence
SpainCatalan crisis is likely to escalate
The crisis may come to a head this week when Madrid strips the Catalan government of its powers
SpainSuspending Catalan autonomy is likely to deepen crisis
Madrid is set to impose direct rule in an unprecedented step
SpainMadrid is likely to suspend Catalan autonomy
Other scenarios than suspending autonomy -- involving Catalan backtracking or a compromise -- are possible but unlikely
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