This is not normal
The Popular Party’s reluctance to allow parliamentary scrutiny of the bailout reeks of despotism
Eggheads fail to hatch
To accept that the European crisis is happening in an arena in which the intellectuals have nothing to say is a mistake
Rajoy's rocky ride after 100 days in office
The prime minister is famously averse to change, but given the depth of the current crisis, he is having to constantly shift
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