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Spain Plans More Austerity, But Regions Rebel

Madrid is struggling to balance spending as its provinces grow restless.

Nick OttensNick OttensSeptember 27, 2012October 24, 2019

Spain Bringing Stormy Economic Weather This Summer

The European Central Bank is expected to help Spain address its economic woes.

Avatar photoGraham O'BrienAugust 2, 2012October 24, 2019

Spain’s Rajoy Announces More Cuts, Tax Increases

The Spanish leader unveils “necessary” austerity measures to bring spending in line with revenue.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 11, 2012December 28, 2019

Spain Trying to Tax Its Way Out of Recession

Spain sacrifices long term economic progress to short term deficit reduction.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 7, 2012October 24, 2019

Southern Europe’s Woes, Failure of the Welfare State?

Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden are welfare states too yet their economies are highly competitive.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 20, 2012October 24, 2019

Spain Downgraded, Bank Bailout Expected Soon

Spain is expected to ask its European allies for help to prop up its ailing banks.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 8, 2012January 1, 2020

Berlin Really Doesn’t Want a European Banking Union

German taxpayers are resistant to underwriting foreign bank deposits.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 6, 2012November 13, 2021

Spain Asks European Help to Recapitalize Banks

Finance minister admits that Spain can’t afford to prop up its banking sector on its own.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 5, 2012January 1, 2020

Spain’s Economic Climate Not Reflecting the Season

Summer is normally the most financially productive time of the year in Spain.

Avatar photoGraham O'BrienJune 4, 2012October 24, 2019

Respite for Spain, Fiscal Challenges Remain

Spain is offered an extra year to reduce its budget deficit, a target its autonomous regions are unlikely to meet.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 31, 2012October 24, 2019

Ireland, Spain Cast Doubt on Europe’s Austerity Pact

Opposition in Ireland and a worse fiscal outlook for Spain could jeopardize Europe’s fiscal compact.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 4, 2012October 25, 2019

Fortress Under Siege? Gibraltan Sovereignty in Jeopardy

The Spanish government has signaled an interest in renegotiating the position of the Rock. What’s at stake?

James PritchettJames R. PritchettFebruary 13, 2012November 25, 2021

Europe “Essentially Makes Keynesianism Illegal”

Britain stands on the sidelines as the rest of Europe moves toward closer economic and fiscal integration.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 30, 2012October 25, 2019

Spain’s Deficit Higher Than Expected, Taxes Hiked

Spain’s new government embarks on an austerity agenda with budget cuts and tax increases.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 30, 2011October 24, 2019

IMF to Save Italy, Spain from Default?

Northern resistance to fiscal union may necessitate a bigger role for the IMF in the euro crisis.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 28, 2011October 24, 2019

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