Politics
European Parliament. Photo by Guilhem Vellut (Flickr).
European Union Election Results
The results from the recent elections to the European Parliament saw populists rise and the center just about hold: here’s what happened in Spain and the rest of the EU. Read more
"Jo ja he votat" button, 2011. Photo by Sebastià Beinn (Wikimedia).
Barcelona 2019 Local Election Results
A look at the results of the May 26th local elections in Barcelona. Read more
Photo by Man Vyi (wikimedia)
Podcast | May 2019: Election Time
Victor Horcasitas and Héctor Cols talk about the participation of expats in upcoming local and European elections Read more
European Parliament. Photo by Tristan Mimet (Pixabay).
European Union Election Preview
Elections to the European Parliament take place in Spain on Sunday, May 26. Here’s a summary of what you need to know about what is set to be the most important EU vote in decades. Read more
Photo by Jordi Play, courtesy of Convergència Democràtica de Catalunya, 2012. (Wikimedia).
Who's Who in Barcelona’s 2019 Local Elections
Get to know the people opting in to govern the city for the next four years. Read more
Congreso de los Diputados (Pixabay).
What Do Spain’s 2019 General Election Results Mean?
Following some part-predictable, part-surprising results in Spain’s 2019 general elections, we take a look at the winners, the losers and what it all means for the future of governance in Spain. Read more
Congreso de los Diputados, Madrid, Spain. Photo by Luis Javier Modino Martínez (Wikimedia).
Who’s Who in the Spanish General Elections
As Spain prepares to go to the polls on April 28, we take a look at who’s in the running and tell you a bit about all the major contenders for Spain’s top job. Read more
Photo by Lassewillken (Wikimedia).
Opinion｜Brexit: A Botched Job
We try to make sense of what on earth has been going on across the English channel, and recap the legal developments that will affect Brits living in Spain. Read more
Spain After Brexit: Will Your Wallet Feel the Pain?
Financial Advisor Barry Davys reviews the implications of Brexit for U.K. nationals living in Spain. Read more
Photo by Todd Pacey.
Get Out and Vote
Amy Holden urges EU expats to use their voting rights Read more
EU refuses to intervene
Intervention from the European Union becomes less likely as Puigdemont must clarify his statement by Monday. Read more
Independence delayed in favour of dialogue
Independence declared but suspended as Puigdemont urges for dialogue with Spain. Read more
Reactions To Puigdemont’s Speech
Puigdemont’s speech on Tuesday evening was met with confusion and disappointment. Read more
Photo by Albert Han
Puigdemont prepares to speak before Parliament
Warnings and support as the President of the Generalitat prepares to declare the results of the October 1st referendum before the Catalan Parliament tomorrow. Read more
'Parlem?' protest
Demonstrations organised for 12pm this Saturday 7th, in a plea for mediation between governments. Read more
Carles Puigdemont’s address to Catalunya
Carles Puigdemont calls for mediation but does not retract independence plans. Read more