Spain
Strike and mass protests against Spain’s education cuts
By Alejandro López, May 24, 2012
Tuesday’s strike closed down most universities, vocational training centers and schools in 14 regions throughout Spain.
Spain faces bank run
By Alejandro López, May 21, 2012
The latest available statistics on bank deposits show that €50 billion have left Spain since January last year.
Spain’s regional governments impose further cuts
By Alejandro López, May 19, 2012
A new round of cuts has been imposed by the regional governments in Andalusia, Asturias and Catalonia this week in order to reduce their deficit to the target of 1.5 percent of GDP set by the Spain’s Popular Party government.
Mass protests in Spain mark indignados anniversary
By Alejandro López, May 14, 2012
Hundreds of thousands demonstrated in more than 80 cities and towns throughout Spain Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the eruption of the indignados or 15-M movement.
Spanish bank debts deepen eurozone crisis
By Nick Beams, May 14, 2012
The European financial crisis is worsening amid doubts over the Spanish banking system and concern over the prospect of a Greek withdrawal from the eurozone.
Spain’s United Left joins government, backs cuts in Andalucía
By Alejandro López, May 10, 2012
After agreeing to form a coalition government with the Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) government in Andalucía last week, the United Left (Izquierda Unida, IU) has agreed to cuts in the regional budget.
May Day protests in Greece and Spain
By our reporters, May 3, 2012
The World Socialist Web Site reports on the May day rallies held in Greece and Spain.
Offensive against democratic rights continues in Spain
By Alejandro López, May 2, 2012
Spain’s Popular Party government is meeting opposition to austerity measures totalling over €50 billion with escalating repression.
Spain’s foreign minister admits economic and social crisis “of huge proportions”
By Vicky Short, May 1, 2012
Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo’s remark came as economic contraction pushed the Spanish economy officially into recession for the second time since 2009.
Spanish debt crisis pushing global economy to the brink
By Nick Beams, April 30, 2012
Since the near-default of Greece threatened to set off a meltdown late last year, the eye of the financial storm has shifted to Spain.
Spanish government proceeds with the destruction of health care and education
By Alejandro López, April 25, 2012
Not a day passes in Spain without further cuts at the local, regional or national level being announced, or measures imposed curtailing democratic rights.
Focus of euro crisis shifts to Spain
By Peter Schwarz, April 19, 2012
Under pressure from the European Union and the international financial markets, Spain is sliding into a downward spiral of austerity and recession.
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