Spain
Arrests could escalate Madrid-Barcelona tensions
Spain's central government is stepping up its fight against an unauthorised independence vote
SpainSpain’s Catalonia conflict may become more entrenched
Madrid maintains that the planned independence referendum is illegal, but the Catalan government presses ahead
SpainCatalan vote may go ahead despite Madrid’s opposition
Pro-independence parties are determined to hold the referendum, despite Madrid’s efforts to prevent it
SpainMadrid and Barcelona will clash over independence vote
Catalonia’s plans to hold an independence referendum pave the way for a political and legal stand-off
SpainAnti-tourism protests will pressure Spain's regions
A groundswell of criticism is forcing local government to address the negative effects of mass tourism
SpainSpain attacks show importance of ‘radicalisation hubs’
Would-be terrorists tend to aggregate in certain areas and conduct their attacks there, too
SpainRobust EU GDP growth masks divergences
The EU's recovery stays on track, but differences between member states pose a long-term risk
EUEU growth could help Macron regain momentum
The euro-area continues its recovery despite the uncertainties associated with Brexit
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