Spain
Basic income will prove difficult to adopt globally
Some successful experiences of giving all citizens an unconditional cash payment may push other countries to try it
InternationalEU sanctions for Portugal and Spain may be unlikely
Despite both countries' failure to meet their budget deficit targets, the EU may not impose fines
EUEuro-area inflation will accelerate further in 2016
The pre-Brexit energy price rebound is supporting inflation trends
EUSpanish election is unlikely to end political deadlock
In the wake of the 'Brexit' referendum, Spanish voters favoured certainty and continuity
SpainSpain's election may put Socialists in a tough spot
The Socialist Party is likely to play a decisive role in determining the next government
SpainLeft-wing alliance changes Spain's political landscape
The June 26 election is likely to lead to complicated coalition negotiations
SpainSpain's labour market will remain source of fragility
Demographic change will eventually ease unemployment, but put greater pressure on the social security system
SpainLeeway for Italy may not signify end of EU austerity
Pressure on Italy to reduce its debt burden, which stands at 130% of GDP, will remain high
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