Spanish Politics

Spain and the U.S. are allies with very different societies and cultures, but they increasingly resemble each other in at least one respect.

A series of polls on Sunday and Monday put 'Unidos Podemos' in second place overall.

'There's no alternative to Catalan independence. You'd have to be very radical to defend what we have now,' Puigdemont says.

The Spanish anti-austerity party can surge at the elections, but only with a European strategy.

The country's missed deficit target may mean spending cuts or tax hikes.

The anti-austerity firebrand will forgo a deputy PM role if it blocks a progressive government.

The country's ongoing political deadlock is taking its toll.

The country remains mired in political deadlock.

The PSOE and Ciudadanos have reached a potentially crucial pact.

The country just wants a new government as soon as possible

Two men were arrested last week after allegedly displaying a sign referring to Basque militant group ETA.

After a strong result in a new poll, the party's hand is strengthened ahead of coalition negotiations.

The anti-austerity party has swept into parliament, but are they as radical as people think?

The opening of a new parliamentary session was overshadowed by a debate about bringing children into the chamber.

Spain's largest left-wing parties do not see eye to eye on Catalan independence.

'Winter is coming' and there is no new Spanish government in sight.

A look at all the options available to PM Rajoy, the King and politicians for Spain's new government.

The election on December 20 will be colored by the memories of street protests in May 2011.

Polls show that none of the main parties are likely to win a majority.

Rajoy was hit during a rally in his home region of Galicia, days before the general election.

Four parties will likely elect the same number of MPs in the region.

However, those with long-term diseases still don't qualify for free medication, as Rajoy reverses 2012 decision.

Pablo Iglesias made the challenge at his 'alternative state of the nation' address on Wednesday.

It will be the party's first major event in the Spanish capital.

The year-old radical left-wing party regained its lead in the opinion polls

Judges have 'inherited' 150 unresolved corruption cases, some involving high-profile individuals

The radical left-wing party said Spain should have the right to choose between monarchy and republic

Spain is to sue Catalan president Artur Mas after he defied a court injunction not to hold a vote on secession, potentially barring him from running in regional elections

Despite the radical left-wing party taking the lead in the Spanish polls, over 50% don't see them as a realistic alternative to the two main parties

Hackers have targeted pro-independence campaign sites and local Catalan government web pages, while crank calls have kept organiser's line busy