Commission Lets South Off with Warnings Again
Italy, Portugal and Spain get a slap on the wrist for breaking Europe’s budget rules.
Spain
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.
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.
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.
Spanish Pact Combines Worst of Both Worlds
The Socialists get labor reform. The liberals block a referendum on Catalan independence.
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.
No Good Coalition Options for Spain’s Socialists
There are no easy options for Pedro Sánchez as he starts to form Spain’s next government.
Spain’s Parties Go Through Necessary Motions in Talks
The Socialists must explore a coalition they don’t like while the conservatives bide their time.
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.