EU politics
The National: Spanish police given £18m bonuses over Catalan independence referendum
Probably no one raised the question of “How is this going to be paid for?” Read here
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EU politics
The National: Aamer Anwar says Spanish diplomat’s claims rooted in ‘racism and bigotry’
Still another example of how deep rooted racism and authoritarian is in Spain’s government. This has been exported to the EU with Josep Borrell as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the EU. For the EU […]
EU politics
The National: Spanish consul ‘sacked’ after letter about indy Scotland in the EU
The EU is becoming a parody of itself. Read here Nicola Sturgeon with Miguel Angel Vecino Quintana, who was dismissed from his post after the letter appeared in The National Photo: The National
EU politics
The National: Catalan public figures charged for role in independence referendum
The newest wave of repression by Spain led by the Social Democrats against the Catalan movement for self-determination continues. Read here
Economics
George Kerevan: How Modern Monetary Theory could help indy Scotland – in the short term
As in Catalonia, in Scotland the independence movement is plagued by a nationalist neo-liberal bourgeoisie trying to usurp power via an independence movement. George Kerevan belongs to the left of the Scottish Natiional Party (SNP) and […]
EU politics
The National: One year on from Catalan referendum, the fight goes on
One year on from the independence referendum and the Spanish government is not able to come to terms with the reality that many Catalans wish for independence. While the Spanish government, now led by the […]
Corruption
The National: Spain – Leader of People’s Party in Catalonia caught up in degree scandal
In Germany around 2010 numerous leading politicians including ministers had to resign as it was revealed that they had copiously plagiarised or had not written their own dissertations. In Spain things seem to be no […]
EU politics
The National: Salmond slams EU leaders over Spanish state’s violence in Catalonia
There are still those who speak truth to the EU´s political elite. Thelinked speech is well worth reading. Read here
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The National: Self-determination is still at the top of the agenda for Catalans
Rajoy may have departed, but this problem is not going away. Read here
EU politics
The National: World academics call for Catalonia prisoners’ release
It is good to see how much solidarity the Catalans are receiving. Read here