Agile Sánchez Seen Putting Together Coalition in Spain
The Socialist Party leader is outmaneuvering both his far-left rivals and the man he hopes to succeed.
Mariano Rajoy
Spain’s Rajoy Declines Mandate to Form Government
The outgoing prime minister won’t even try to form a government without the support of Congress.
Catalan Secessionism Could Benefit Rajoy in Election
Catalonia’s independence bid allows Mariano Rajoy to portray himself as the defender of Spanish unity.
Spain’s Rajoy Bets on Growing Economy, Calls Elections
The Spanish leader hopes an improving economy will give his party a fighting chance in the election.
Rajoy Takes Lead as Spain’s Protest Parties Wither
Spain’s ruling party seems to be winning back support now that the economy is improving.
Rajoy Refuses to Negotiate, Ridicules Catalan Independence
Spain’s obstinate prime minister probably only makes Catalans more determined to break away.
Hollande, Rajoy Claim French, Spanish Economies Recovering
Leaders insist things are looking up, but neither the French nor the Spanish economy is ready to recover.
Spain’s Rajoy Announces More Cuts, Tax Increases
The Spanish leader unveils “necessary” austerity measures to bring spending in line with revenue.
Spain’s Conservatives Claim Historic Election Win
The opposition People’s Party will replace the socialist administration of Prime Minister Zapatero.
Spanish Conservatives Prepare for Government
Spaniards will probably give the conservatives a majority even though they have few specific economic plans.