Prepared scripts, parallel arguments
Rubalcaba tiptoed over the PSOE's record in power, while Rajoy avoided defining his program
Rubalcaba tiptoed over the PSOE's record in power, while Rajoy avoided defining his program
Papandreou has shown that there are political limits to the economic handling of the crisis
Though occupied with the euro crisis, the G20 launches a rather nebulous reactivation plan
The ECB's decision to lower interest rates shows an awareness of the need to stimulate growth in Europe
The referendum proposed by Papandreou is a poor option for Greece and a risk for the EU
Palestine enters Unesco with the votes of emerging countries, opposed by the US
The solvency of Spain's debt will suffer if more control is not exercised over public accounts
Politicians are going to have to get used to working out of the shadow of the terrorists
Brussels' recapitalization requirements could further reduce Spanish banks' flow of credit
The moderate En Nahda party promises to respect civil rights, including those of women
Nothing must hamper the government's efforts to rescue the four captured Spanish aid workers
CiU plans to introduce private capital into public health, a formula that may spread
Democracy has triumphed over a gang of fanatics who killed 800 people and injured thousands more
It would be a crucial mistake for the euro if Europe accepts haircuts on Spain and Italy's debt
Novacaixagalicia needs to hold an inquiry into golden handshakes for its directors
Marches around the world on Saturday gave a major boost to Spain's homegrown 15-M protest movement
Bank recapitalization must be applied selectively and should wait until debt tensions recede
Cutbacks will affect military spending, but they must not affect security abroad
The generals must step down from power and reaffirm a commitment to democracy
For ETA prisoners to be accepted back into society, the terrorist group must first dissolve
The recapitalization agreed upon by Merkel and Sarkozy demands a prompt bailout of Greece
The PP expects to win with vague proposals, and the PSOE hopes to soften the electoral blow
Prime Minister commits Spain to NATO anti-missile shield without any consultation
Regions “vital” to restoring finances, says credit agency; banks also likely to be downgraded
Russia and China throw a lifeline to Syrian tyranny from the Security Council
The two main parties must honor their agreement to keep ETA out of the electoral fray
The two main parties must honor their agreement to keep ETA out of the electoral fray