Stop Brexit? U.K. Labour Party to Debate New Vote

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Sep 23, 2018 Britain's main opposition party confirms it will discuss at its conference this week whether to back a new referendum to prevent the country from leaving the European Union. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Catalonia’s Ex-Leader Freed on Bail

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 6, 2018 Spain is seeking Carles Puigdemont's extradition from Germany on charges of rebellion and misuse of public funds over his role in the Spanish region’s independence referendum, held in October. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

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Inside the Catalan Strike

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Inside the Catalonian Marches for Independence

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Oct 5, 2017 The issue for many Catalans is no longer just about economics. It's about a perceived bias and freedom of expression. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Catalonians Revel After Referendum: ‘We Have Voted!’

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Oct 2, 2017 For the Spanish region, the struggle for independence is far from over, but many see the vote as an important step in the face of violent opposition. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Spain Is Trying to Prevent Catalans’ Independence Vote

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Sep 17, 2017 The Catalan Parliament has called for a referendum Oct. 1 that would end Spanish control over Catalonia. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Erdogan Claims Ultimate Power in Turkey After a Razor-Thin Referendum Victory

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Apr 17, 2017 As an opponent noted: "Threats, oppression, imprisonment, censorship, defamation—and yet [nearly] half of the people of Turkey" voted against expanding the president's authority. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Citizens United Is Headed for the California Ballot: Here’s What You Need to Know

Bill Blum / Truthdig Oct 13, 2015 All eyes will be on a state advisory referendum that's expected to galvanize protests against a broken political process. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

New Poll Finds Scotland Would Vote for Independence in a Second Referendum

Staff / Truthdig Sep 2, 2015 The survey suggests that 53 percent of Scottish voters would vote "yes" and 44 percent "no," with 3 percent undecided. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tsipras Pushes Greeks to Take Bailout Deal

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jul 15, 2015 Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday continued the diplomatic high-wire act that his country's economic crisis has obliged him to attempt by working hard to persuade members of the Greek Parliament and the general population to accept the bailout package he was just offered in Brussels. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

World Leaders Huddle, Haggle Over Greece’s Future

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jul 8, 2015 Aside from monetary considerations, time is clearly the most important commodity in the ongoing crunch sessions between Greek and European leaders as they hash out a potential rescue strategy to keep Greece in the eurozone and out of financial free fall. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Greek Voters Send Decisive Message to European Leaders: No Deal (Updated)

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jul 6, 2015 If there was any lingering question about where the majority of Greeks stood on the deal drummed up by European creditors to try to contain Greece's ongoing financial crisis, Sunday's referendum on the bailout package soundly dispelled it. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )