Topic: Mariano Rajoy

Spanish police clash with miners in Madrid

Six demonstrators were hospitalized after police fired rubber bullets. Police made seven arrests, and two officers were injured.

Sweet football victory helps Spain forget economic crisis

Spain's defeat of Italy in the UEFA cup is a welcome morale boost for many Spaniards.

Focus In Spain, public distrust feeds economic meltdown

In Spain, misinformation and cover-ups have undermined Spaniards' trust in their government and its plan for economic recovery, with repercussions that could resonate all the way in Brussels.

After Spanish bailout, troubled markets

Rates fell on Spanish bonds, boding larger problems for Europe.

Spain's PM hails 100 billion euro lifeline, denies deficit impact

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy applauded the large European loan for Spain's struggling banks, but claimed the money would not add to the country's deficit.

Spain bows to inevitable, will seek bailout

Spain will be fourth euro nation to ask for help. Bailout will be for Spain's troubled banking sector, so no added austerity measures are expected.

Spain's biggest hurdle to a bank recovery: public distrust

Key to averting a banking collapse in Spain is persuading the public it's safe to keep money in the country – but government actions only exacerbated a loss in confidence.

Merkel says Europe ready to act as big downgrade hits Spain

Fitch slashes Spain's credit rating three notches to BBB. Germany and the rest of EU are ready to use instruments to support euro zone, Merkel says. 

Spain capital flight doubles as risk of European bailout rises (+video)

Capital flight from Spain has doubled to a new record and the country has demanded the European Central Bank recapitalize its teetering financial system, warning that the alternative is a broader bailout that could rock the European economy.

EU still looking for way forward on Greece, growth, and euro zone

The latest summit in Brussels concluded with wide agreement that something needs to be done but with little consensus on what to do.

The Reformed Broker Euro debt crisis: Is Spain the new Greece?

After falling, stocks recover from Europe elections

Stock markets recovered around the world following an early stumble caused by election results in France and Greece that appeared to jeopardize Europe's plans for fighting its debt crisis.  In the US, the Dow finished the day down 29 points at 13,008.

May Day: Around the world, anger and fear

Continuing economic turmoil around the globe gave this year's May Day rallies an undertone of angry class conflict.

Argentina's move to nationalize oil firm YPF highlights Spain's decline

Spain used to be one of the most powerful economic forces in Latin America, but now it's struggling to punish Argentina for nationalizing a Spanish-owned oil producer.

Euro debt crisis: Is Spain the new Greece?

Spain has become the focal point for Europe's debt crisis. But Spain isn't Greece. It's better – and worse.

Spain leader vows hard line as hundreds of thousands protest austerity

Fed-up Spaniards took to the streets in a national strike Thursday, as Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy struggled against waning political support for his unpopular economic policies. 

Europe to Germany: your eurocrisis 'answers' don't work for us

As prosperous Germany reshapes Europe's fiscal operating system to fit the German doctrine of austerity, questions and warnings are on the rise.

Spain leads Europe's rebellion against German austerity

Prime Minister Mario Rajoy told EU officials that Spain would not meet its deficit target for 2012. Other countries, struggling to avoid further recession, may follow suit. 

EU leaders sign treaty to enforce fiscal discipline as Spain rebels

Spain told European Union leaders as they gathered to sign a fiscal treaty that it couldn't meet the deficit targets set by the EU for the upcoming year. 

As austerity bites hard, a once pliant Spain revolts

Spaniards initially accepted aggressive austerity as necessary, but tens of thousands are now turning out in the streets to protest measures they say have gone too far.

Spain's new conservative leaders make rapid push to overturn liberal laws

The speed with which Spain's conservative People's Party has pursued social reforms has stunned many Spaniards, who expected the government to wait until the economy improved. 

Spain, Italy on the mend? Investors make it easier to borrow

Spain and Italy hit their borrowing targets today, benefiting from favorable lending rates that signal eurozone investors' cautious confidence. 

Rajoy, Spain's new PM, warns of tough economic road ahead

Spain's new prime minister Mariano Rajoy was sworn in today amid muted optimism that he can make the tough economic reforms that the eurozone wants.

US stocks fall sharply after ECB inaction

US stocks were down near session lows in midday trading. The European Central Bank's announcement that it had no large-scale bond-buying plan undercut enthusiasm for US stocks.

Spain speaks: conservative opposition wins in landslide victory (video)

Spain overwhelmingly voted for new leadership to lead the climb out of economic crisis. Prime Minister-elect Mariano Rajoy has warned of more austerity measures.