Regionalism
For Spain, addressing regional tensions could go hand in hand with effective ecological transition that creates space for multiple identities to thrive.
Read morePoland’s cities are emptying as those who can move out for the peace and quiet of a country life. What does a strained relationship between city and country spell for Poland’s future?
Read moreIn overlooked parts of Europe, nationalism or regionalism is the basis for a progressive politics looking beyond the status quo.
Read moreRichard Florida’s critical assessment of inequality within and between cities diagnoses the problem, but fails to offer real answers.
Read moreFor Europe to successfully transition to renewables, reforms must empower energy actors on the local level.
Read moreThere is a kind of nationalism in Europe that is not only progressive, but has the potential to reinforce European integration.
Read moreThe debate around the referendum on Scottish independence has highlighted serious flaws in the current system of representation which many feel alienated from. Regardless of the outcome, the vote has presented an opportunity for far-reaching democratic reforms that would empower citizens.
Read moreCatalonia is a region with its own distinct culture and language and has long been seeking greater political autonomy. With opinion polls now showing a large majority of Catalans support self-government, and with the rise of other independence movements around Europe, pressure is mounting on Spain to deliver reform.
Read moreThe Green Party in the European Parliament is set to count more than one MEP from Spain. In addition, Spain will be the southern European country with the most representatives in the Greens/EFA parliamentary group. This is good news, but there is still a long way to go to gather electoral support on the same scale as Greens in some other European countries.
Read moreIn 2010 the Flemish nationalists became the largest party in the Belgian Federal Parliament for the first time. Does the rise in electoral support for the N-VA herald the end of the state of Belgium or can the country continue to adapt?
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