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A prime minister defending immigration? It can happen. It just did here in Spain

Pedro Sánchez’s tone sharply contrasts with that of his European counterparts. He needs to prove it’s not just rhetoric, says Guardian Europe columnist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

Carles Puigdemont’s escape antics may look comic. But he is Spain’s version of Donald Trump

The former Catalan president staged a dramatic flight from Barcelona – but his charade could fuel extremism in the region and beyond, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

Excitement and stoicism in Spain as country prepares for Euro 2024 final

La Roja may be favourites to win against England, but few in Madrid are taking anything for granted

The Guardian - UK

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‘I feel sorry for British voters’: our panel on how the UK election is seen around Europe

Britain may be about to buck a European trend and elect a progressive government – but correspondents find Brexit amnesia bemusing and Nigel Farage’s return surreal

The Guardian - UK

Catalans once longed for freedom from Spain. Now that doesn’t look so appealing

With most voters in Catalonia rejecting independence-seeking parties, the pro-separatist chaos of 2017 is a distant memory, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

How did a Spanish chef gain a hotline to the White House?

José Andrés sends cooks into disaster zones. He has led a backlash over Gaza against Netanyahu that no protest or politician could have matched, says María Ramírez of elDiario.es

The Guardian - UK

Is Spain’s late-night lifestyle a precious part of our culture – or should we be more like sensible Sweden?

With restaurants serving dinner until 1 am, we are outliers in Europe. But some are attacking calls for change as a loss of freedom, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

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What will Spain look like when it runs out of water? Barcelona is giving us a glimpse

Angry farmers, worried tourism workers and unprepared politicians – Catalonia is on the frontline of a drought-stricken future, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

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EU citizens are being kicked out of the UK. In Spain people are asking: why not treat Brits the same way?

Does turning away Europeans with valid paperwork really make British borders ‘safe and secure’? It’s hard to imagine, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

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Optimism isn’t very ‘European’ – but in 2024, let’s celebrate these reasons for hope

New train services, the Olympics and a single charger – amid big crises, it’s vital to appreciate the progress that’s still taking place, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

Spain’s migration policy is no shining example

Letter: Ruben Andersson and David Keen respond to an article by María Ramírez that said Spain was not panicking about migrants like Britain

The Guardian - UK

In Spain, we don’t share Britain’s migration panic – ‘stop the boats’ has few fans here

This year, more people arrived by sea in Spain than in the UK. But most politicians and the public see migration as a benefit, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

The Guardian - UK

Spain is losing trust in politics. This backroom Catalan deal won’t restore it

Pedro Sánchez’s amnesty for separatists will see him return as prime minister, but he faces mounting public discontent, says journalist María Ramírez

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Why high-speed trains may not be right for us in the UK

Letters: Cathy Swann argues that the high-speed rail networks seen in Spain and France may not be suitable for our small, densely populated landscape, but Steven Clark says the negativity about HS2 is a blight on progress

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Spain is becoming harder to govern. Is this the future of our divided politics?

Three months after a general election, attempts to form a government have so far failed – and hostility between parties is mounting, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

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