Commission Lets South Off with Warnings Again
Italy, Portugal and Spain get a slap on the wrist for breaking Europe’s budget rules.
Southern Europe
Impact of Spanish Far-Left Pact Could Be Limited
Any gains the now-united parties of the left make would come at the expense of the mainstream Socialists.
Greeks Push Through Pension Cuts, Eye Debt Relief
Greek leaders hope that the latest round of cutbacks will unlock talks in Brussels about debt relief.
Italy Adds Job But Labor Divide Persists
The jobless rate is slowly coming down, but young Italians still struggle to find stable employment
Spain’s Socialists Will Have to Fight on Two Fronts
The right will accuse the Socialists of putting party before country while the far left alleges a betrayal.
Tusk Rebuffs Greek Attempt to Circumvent Lenders
The European Council president turns down a Greek request to take the discussion to national leaders.
New Elections Expected in Spain After Talks Fail
A final round of talks organized by the monarch fails to produce a breakthrough.
Far-Left Voters Reject Coalition in Spain
A majority rejects a proposed coalition government led by the mainstream Socialists in a party referendum.
Podemos Referendum Last Hope of Avoiding Elections
Spain gets one more chance to avoid snap elections.
Catalan Leader Walks Back Independence Promise
Carles Puigdemont now says the region will not secede from Spain during his time in office.
Catalonia Could Break Away Unilaterally: President
Carles Puigdemont says there would be no other way to independence if Madrid rejects an agreement.
Spain’s Sánchez Fails Second Parliamentary Test
The Socialist Party leader fails to become prime minister a second time.
Far Left Rejects Socialist-Led Government in Spain
An intransigent far left votes down a proposed coalition government of center-left parties.
Austria, Balkan States Agree to Curb Immigration
Austria and Balkan nations take action to reduce the flow of people, to the dismay of Germany and Greece.
Spanish Pact Combines Worst of Both Worlds
The Socialists get labor reform. The liberals block a referendum on Catalan independence.