Spain
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...
EUSpain's austerity budget will usher in further woes
The government will unveil today the draft budget for 2012, requiring 34 billion euros (45...
SpainMerkel 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...
EUSupport for austerity will be limited in Spain
The PP emerged from elections held yesterday in Andalucia with 50 of the 109 seats, insufficient...
SpainEU inquiry into Google could change privacy laws
Last month, the committee acting under the aegis of Article 29 of the EU Data Protection...
EUStrikes will not halt euro-area labour reforms
A one-day strike by the CGTP labour union closed Lisbon's metro and ferry services today.
EUMadrid's budget 'victory' over EU will be short-lived
Parliament today begins to prepare this year's budget after euro-area finance ministers yesterday...
SpainBrussels and Madrid are unlikely to impose fines
Spain's 17 regions agreed yesterday to implement spending cuts worth 10 billion euros (13.1...
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