Spain
Madrid-Barcelona independence vote standoff is likely
The Catalan government insists on holding a referendum, against strong opposition from Madrid
SpainRising core euro inflation signal tighter 2018 policy
Headline inflation continued to ease in the euro-area, concerning euro investors, but core inflation edged higher
EuropeLow prices to tilt ECB towards leaving policy on hold
Consumer price inflation eased unexpectedly sharply in May ahead of next week’s ECB meeting
EuropeSpain’s Socialists are likely to shift to the left
The return of former party leader Sanchez signals stronger opposition to Rajoy’s centre-right minority government
SpainThe ECB will watch rising inflation but risks are high
Euro-area inflation rose to 1.9% in April; the ECB left policy unchanged, but noted that activity is improving
EuropeSpain could become more active in foreign relations
After five years of inactivity, Spain is set to expand its role in the EU and Latin America
SpainSpain’s ETA could dissolve after disarmament
The separatists declared a ceasefire in 2011 and will give up their remaining weapons by tomorrow
SpainEU is likely to side with Spain on Gibraltar
The EU continues to present a united front against the United Kingdom
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