Spain
Prospects for Western Europe to end-2018
The second half of the year will be shaped by the outcome of Germany’s internal power struggle
Western EuropeSocialists’ lack of support will leave Spain unstable
The government’s replacement by a narrowly based Socialist government means greater political uncertainty
SpainSpain is likely to hold early elections
Rajoy is the first prime minister to lose a no confidence vote since Spain returned to democracy
SpainSpain’s Rajoy could be ousted
The long-serving prime minister could be forced to leave over a corruption case involving his party
SpainHardliner will lead new Catalan government
After seven months of deadlock, the Catalan parliament has elected a new regional leader
SpainCatalan parliament may elect a new leader within days
The latest candidate for regional president looks likely to succeed
SpainSpain’s Rajoy may face a leadership challenge by 2020
Advances by the Citizens party are putting the prime minister and his minority government under pressure
SpainMadrid mayor resignation weakens Spain’s ruling party
A high-profile Popular Party politician has resigned after allegedly being caught shoplifting
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