Spain
Spain’s Sanchez will look to keep his options open
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has started cross-party talks to form a government, but it will be a slow process
SpainTrade risks could derail promising euro-area spending
First quarter euro-area growth was confirmed at 0.4%, with Germany moving clear of recession, but trade risks are high
EuropeEuro-area manufacturing is stabilising at a weak level
The euro-area manufacturing PMI fell for a third month in April, led by the German PMI languishing near an 80-month low
EuropeSpain’s Socialists will struggle to revive stability
The Socialist Party will likely rely on the support of Basque or Catalan nationalist parties in order to govern
SpainEuro-area return to recession cannot be ruled out
Euro-area GDP growth edged up to 0.4% in January-March, but the bloc faces a struggle to continue growing at this rate
EuropeSpain’s Socialist Party faces tough election choices
The victorious Socialist Party must negotiate with right-wing opposition or regional parties to form a government
SpainElections could weaken Spain’s foreign influence
Spaniards will vote on Sunday in the third general election in four years
SpainUrban-rural divide is growing in main EU countries
Regions throughout Europe’s largest economies are being left behind by cities
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