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Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party

Spanish Pact Combines Worst of Both Worlds

The Socialists get labor reform. The liberals block a referendum on Catalan independence.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 24, 2016November 18, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 23, 2016November 18, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 3, 2016November 18, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 25, 2016November 18, 2021

Spain’s Socialists: Coalition with Anyone But Rajoy

The country’s left-wing leader calls for a broad progressive alliance to keep the right out of power.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 8, 2016November 18, 2021

Tragedy of Europe’s Socialists Could Repeat Itself in Spain

Spain’s Socialists should take a lesson from their counterparts in Germany and the Netherlands.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 21, 2015November 28, 2021

Spanish Left Rules Out Keeping Rajoy in Power

Spain’s two largest left-wing parties reject another conservative-led government.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 21, 2015November 29, 2021

Spanish Parties in Three-Way Tie for Election

Conservative, liberal and socialist parties are vying for first place in Spain’s general election.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 30, 2015November 30, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 25, 2015November 18, 2021

Spanish Socialists Crushed at Regional Polls

Prime Minister Zapatero’s ruling party is unpopular because it implemented austerity measures while unemployment remains high.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 23, 2011October 24, 2019

Spain Suffering from Zapatero’s Mistakes

Even as Prime Minister Zapatero announces budget cuts and reform, Spain’s hopes for a quick recovery aren’t looking up.

Nick OttensNick OttensOctober 12, 2010October 24, 2019

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