In a political portrait of Pedro Sánchez, Emilia Raymond-Martin explores how the Spanish Prime Minister is a rarity in Europe. This article looks at how Sánchez, one of the few remaining socialist progressive leaders amidst the drift to the right happening across Europe, often stands out and stands alone on the European political stage, and highlights the challenges he faces at home and abroad.

Focusing on the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, Charlotte Stokes examines the social, political and linguistic tensions that are intertwined with Spain’s balancing act between Europe and North Africa.