Spanish Pact Combines Worst of Both Worlds
The Socialists get labor reform. The liberals block a referendum on Catalan independence.
The Socialists get labor reform. The liberals block a referendum on Catalan independence.
The Socialist Party leader is outmaneuvering both his far-left rivals and the man he hopes to succeed.
There are no easy options for Pedro Sánchez as he starts to form Spain’s next government.
The Socialists must explore a coalition they don’t like while the conservatives bide their time.
The country’s left-wing leader calls for a broad progressive alliance to keep the right out of power.
Spain’s Socialists should take a lesson from their counterparts in Germany and the Netherlands.
Spain’s two largest left-wing parties reject another conservative-led government.
Conservative, liberal and socialist parties are vying for first place in Spain’s general election.
Disillusioned Spanish voters give the far left and a once-small liberal party the benefit of the doubt.
Prime Minister Zapatero’s ruling party is unpopular because it implemented austerity measures while unemployment remains high.
Even as Prime Minister Zapatero announces budget cuts and reform, Spain’s hopes for a quick recovery aren’t looking up.