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The north façade of the Royal Palace of Madrid rises imposingly with its characteristic classical Baroque architecture, built in the 18th century, with white and grey tones that stand out against a cloudy blue sky. The perspective of the building is taken from one of the fountains in the Sabatini Gardens, surrounded by sculptures and various hedges. Three tall trees stand out, creating a visual bridge between the garden and the palace.

Inside Spain

Spain’s parliamentary monarchy has served the country well

By William Chislett

16 Dec 2025 //

11 mins Reading time

The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spain) in the 1960s. A large, historic building with classical architecture, featuring ornate details and a dome on the right side. The building is situated along a street with several old cars and a double-decker bus. Trees are visible in front of the building, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Inside Spain

Fifty years on from Franco: seemingly surprising support for the dictatorship

By William Chislett

18 Nov 2025 //

8 mins Reading time

Sushila Karki, former judge and the first female interim prime minister of Nepal elected via Discord, at the Summit for Democracy organised by the US Embassy in Kathmandu in 2021. She is seated with a microphone in her hand next to two other women who are out of focus. In the background, the garden where the event is taking place.

Technology and economics

Nepal elects its first female prime minister on Discord: what it reveals about social media and democracy

By Darío García de Viedma

02 Oct 2025 //

17 mins Reading time

The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spain) in the 1960s. A large, historic building with classical architecture, featuring ornate details and a dome on the right side. The building is situated along a street with several old cars and a double-decker bus. Trees are visible in front of the building, and the sky is partly cloudy.

Democracy and citizenship

Fifty years after Franco: Spain’s profound transformation, 1975-2025

By William Chislett

15 Sep 2025 //

7 mins Reading time

A voter steps out of a booth draped in Romania’s red, yellow, and blue during the first round of the 2025 presidential election, with a ballot box marked 'Alegerea Președintelui României 2025' in view. Romania

Democracy and citizenship

Fault lines in the East: Romania’s political transformation and Europe’s future

By Antonia Colibășanu

08 May 2025 //

20 mins Reading time

Session Hall of the Parliament of Catalonia, Barcelona. Catalonia

Inside Spain

Catalonia returns to a semblance of normality

By William Chislett

17 Sep 2024 //

7 mins Reading time

Prime Minister of the UK answers questions at a session at the House of Commons, May 1, 2024.

Democracy and citizenship

Time for the UK to adopt Spain’s electoral system?

By William Chislett

09 Jul 2024 //

6 mins Reading time

Pedro Sánchez receives the president of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijóo (10/10/2022).

Influence and image of Spain

In search of a government

By William Chislett

19 Sep 2023 //

12 mins Reading time

Spanish Congress of Deputies, Madrid.

Influence and image of Spain

What May’s local and regional elections tell us about politics in Spain ahead of July’s snap general election

By William Chislett

20 Jun 2023 //

10 mins Reading time

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