Spain

  • Apr 3, 2012
  • 7 min read

Despite tough new budget, Spain may still need aid

The government announced on March 30 the largest budget adjustment in Spain's democratic history....

Spain
  • Apr 2, 2012
  • 2 min read

Euro-area bailout fund 'boost' will not impress G20

Euro-area leaders agreed on Friday to allow a one-year overlap between the temporary bailout...

EU
  • Mar 30, 2012
  • 7 min read

ECB seeks to minimise politicisation but hits hurdles

The ECB yesterday said it took "note" of Ireland's announcement that it will use promissory notes...

EU
  • Mar 30, 2012
  • 2 min read

Spain's austerity budget will usher in further woes

The government will unveil today the draft budget for 2012, requiring 34 billion euros (45...

Spain
  • Mar 27, 2012
  • 2 min read

Merkel links euro-area bailout boost to current risks

Euro-area finance ministers will likely agree on March 30 Merkel's proposal yesterday to run the...

EU
  • Mar 26, 2012
  • 2 min read

Support for austerity will be limited in Spain

The PP emerged from elections held yesterday in Andalucia with 50 of the 109 seats, insufficient...

Spain
  • Mar 23, 2012
  • 6 min read

EU inquiry into Google could change privacy laws

Last month, the committee acting under the aegis of Article 29 of the EU Data Protection...

EU
  • Mar 22, 2012
  • 2 min read

Strikes will not halt euro-area labour reforms

A one-day strike by the CGTP labour union closed Lisbon's metro and ferry services today.

EU