A little more respect
Under fire from populist peers, Rajoy will be hoping for a victory for Hollande in France
Calming the passions
When Spaniards meet over matters of collective interest, they continually interrupt and attack each other
Royal supervision
The government has an obligation to defend the monarchy from corruption scandals
Hell and good intentions
The liquidation of a mortgage debt by handing over the keys seems to pose legal problems in Spain that don't arise elsewhere
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