The Future of the Spanish Government Faced with Catalan Separatism
The Future of the Spanish Government Faced with Catalan Separatism

Author(s): Maciej Pawłowski
Subject(s): Constitutional Law, Governance, Government/Political systems
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Spain; Spanish government; Catalan separatism; Catalan government; stable parliamentary base; Constitution;
Summary/Abstract: On 10 November, the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) led by Pedro Sánchez won early elections and on 12 November established a coalition with the left-wing Unidas Podemos (UP) led by Pablo Iglesias. However, it was impossible to form a government without an agreement with the Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC), which expects in return the start of an institutionalised dialogue between the central and Catalan governments. There is also a need for neutrality from smaller parties. Sanchez’s chances to remain in power are high, but the lack of a stable parliamentary base will weaken him in internal and European politics.

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