Finance minister pledges to maintain public sector wages
But Montoro warns town halls about staffing levels
But Montoro warns town halls about staffing levels
Government obligations reach 68.5 percent of GDP at fourth quarter’s end Analysts predict Spain won’t meet its 2012 deficit target Catalonia tops list of regions with highest public debt
Andalusia to square up against austerity at key meeting

Secretary of state says bloated public administrations have to slim down
Government's plan fails to resolve the problem of employees given short-term contracts

Finance minister's statement that administrators should face charges for overspending sparks a complex debate