
Students snub minister at awards ceremony over education reforms
José Ignacio Wert given cold shoulder due to government's austerity drive

José Ignacio Wert given cold shoulder due to government's austerity drive
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and Socialist leader Rubalcaba to negotiate document in coming days

Rajoy promises at annual economic conference to drop income taxes in 2015
There is no need for former PP premier to “save the country,” says ex-Socialist leader
New regulations unearth 87.7 billion euros in property, bonds, deposits and shares held abroad
Justice minister has mooted plan to ban terminations in fetal abnormality cases
Heavy-hitting former regional premier argues tax hikes have failed
But bilateral plan means German companies will invest in Spanish family firms to boost local employment
PM says Portugal shows that national reforms not enough to guarantee funding for EU members
Government plans to offer olive branch to quell premier Mas’s breakaway drive Danger of rift with PP regional barons
Fiscal council meeting could help repair political bridges Catalan administration says it will miss 2013 deficit target
De Guindos says government rejects tax on bank deposits of under 100,000 euros
De Cospedal refuses to clarify whether prime minister was advised of move
Party was paying ex-treasurer compensation as well as covering social security costs
PM’s financial records dating back to 2003 reveal salary rises in midst of crisis

Prime Minister Rajoy’s popularity was already at an all-time low before his party’s treasurer accused him and other PP bigwigs of financial wrongdoing. Can he survive the latest scandal to hit the party?
Thousands hold nightly demonstrations in front of party headquarters across Spain

Ledgers reveal that PM Rajoy was apportioned annual sum of 25,200 euros for 11 years Documents include donations from construction firms and businessmen implicated in Gürtel

Deputy PM denies knowledge of any such payments Scandal-hit Bárcenas retains office in Popular Party headquarters
Government sources say the PM has decided to avoid confrontation until absolutely necessary
Sáenz de Santamaría warns Mas “Constitution will be defended”

Rajoy states that high-speed rail should be “path to understanding” for Spain and Catalonia CiU leader reiterates beliefs that region’s road leads to Europe
All eyes will turn to Prime Minister Rajoy and regional leader Mas at rail-link opening on Tuesday

This year has seen the economy worsen, unemployment grow and protests spread But the Prime Minister shows no sign of wavering from the course he has chosen
Revenues amount to 8.5 million euros in the first nine months
Artur Mas said to have delivered PM “take it or leave it” ultimatum on greater sovereignty for the region

Prime minister gets few months of calm as he looks ahead to a possible bailout Regional premier Feijóo’s victory puts him first in line as next PP leader