Academics & Education

Islamism in Spain: The left denies it, the center-right runs from it A Madrid debate over banning the hijab laid bare the political cowardice that lets radical ideologies grow unchecked.

(European Conservative) The government of Spain has been shaken by reports uncovering the corruption of the Socialist Party. It is not a new situation; the Socialists have a long history of corruption as does the main opposition Popular Party, but the current […]

Burkini

Catalan parliament rejects far-right motion on ban on Islamic veil Pro-independence Junts defends the ban in some cases but voted against text saying 'nothing is built from hatred'

(Catalan News) The Catalan parliament has rejected a motion by far-right pro-independence party Aliança Catalana for a ban on the different forms of Islamic veil in public spaces. The text only received the support of the conservative People’s Party and far-right Vox, […]

Law Enforcement

Catalonia concentrates 30% of jihadists in Spain It is estimated that more than 80% of these mosques in Spain are located in Catalonia, Salafists control one in three mosques, becoming a focus of radicalization.

(EDATV) 30% of jihadists in Spain are in Catalonia, raising concerns among authorities. In 2024, 13 of the 49 anti-jihadist operations in the country were carried out in this region. This represents 25% of the total interventions conducted. The information comes from […]