Brussels Gives Spain Pass on Growth, Fails It on Deficit
Spain’s economy is growing, but the government is slow to rein in deficit spending and unemployment.
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Time to Call Southern Eurozone States to Order
France, Italy and Spain neither deserve nor need more time to bring their deficits down.
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.
Catalan Separatists Press Ahead Despite Minority Support
Even without a majority, Catalonia’s separatists continue the process of breaking from Spain.
Spaniards Belittle Catalan Separatism
Even as one in two Catalans votes to break away, some Spaniards refuse to take them seriously.
Inconclusive Election Leaves Catalonia’s Future in Doubt
The standoff between Spain’s central government and its richest province is likely to continue.
Catalan Separatists Claim Mandate to Break Away from Spain
Pro-independence parties win a majority of the seats in Catalonia, but not a majority of the votes.
Spain, Turkey Give Minorities No Alternative to Secession
By refusing to give Catalans and Kurds autonomy, Spain and Turkey leave them with little choice.
Banks Caution Catalonia Against Independence
Banks warn that an independent Catalonia would be cut off from the ECB and the euro.
Catalonia’s Separatist Parties See Support Rise
Parties that favor independence from Spain see their support rise ahead of a crucial vote.
Southern States Want More Europe, Northerners Wary
Support for ever-closer union remains high in Europe’s south. Northerners want powers back.
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.
Support for Catalan Separatists Falls Ahead of Decisive Election
As separation from Spain becomes more likely, Catalans think twice about the risks.
Spain Sees Growth But Ruling Party Remains Unpopular
Despite optimistic growth forecasts, Spain’s ruling conservatives remain unpopular.
Spanish Punish Traditional Parties, Split Vote Four Ways
Disillusioned Spanish voters give the far left and a once-small liberal party the benefit of the doubt.