Politics
People's Vote March 2018, British in Europe. Photo © UserColin, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Podcast | The Brexit Election
In this week’s En Profunditat we speak to three expat groups formed to protect the rights and futures of British citizens living in Europe, as well as look ahead to next week’s election in the UK, a pivotal moment in Britain’s post-Brexit history. Read more
Donald Trump, photo by Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0).
US Politics | Does a Primary Challenger Spell Trouble for Trump?
If a challenger can successfully divide the Republican party, history tells us that this could ultimately spell doom for President Trump’s reelection. Read more
Congreso de los Diputados, Madrid. Photo by Fred Romero.
What Impact Does the Spanish Election Have on Financial Planning?
Wealth manage expert Barry Davys synthesizes the results of Spain's November general election to help us see the forest and not just the trees. Using examples easy to understand Barry ensures we see the big picture. Read more
Protestors filled the streets of Barcelona on October 13, 2019. Photo by Isha Mahajan.
Podcast | After The Trial
Protests have engulfed Barcelona in recent weeks, but what was the root cause, and what was the spark? This week’s "En Profunditat" clears all that up, with recordings from the protests and interviews with experts to gain real insight into the debate Read more
John Carlin.
Podcast | Un Tallat Amb... John Carlin
“Un Tallat Amb…” is another brand new podcast from Barcelona Metropolitan. It’s all in the name: “Un Tallat Amb…” is Catalan for “A Coffee With…”, so we’ll be speaking to the most exciting individuals in the international community. Read more
Banksy on Brexit, mural detail.
Opinion｜Brexit: A Summer of Discontent
Parliament suspended, another election round the corner… It’s been another chaotic summer in the UK. Here’s a breakdown on what on earth has been going on. Read more
Crowd in in front of the Supreme Court at the Gerrymandering Rally on October 3, 2017. Photo by Slowking (GFDL v1.2).
US Politics | Gerrymandering in the 21st Century
Gerrymandering is a scourge on US politics that sees both Republicans and Democrats redraw legislative districts to tip the scales in their favor. Here’s how and why the people at the top do it, and what you can do to lobby against it. Read more
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
Amy Holden. 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