The strain in Spain lies mainly on the plain folkAs Ireland manages to avoid another election, Spanish voters face the prospect of returning to the polls
Will Catalonia finally choose to break away?To Madrid’s annoyance, the disputed independence plebiscite goes ahead today in Catalonia
Frankfurt changes tack as its troubles move closer to homeThe ECB is shifting its focus, as the economic woes of Europe's richer countries become more evident.
Atlético’s austerity meets Real lavishness in Uefa showpieceThe Champions League final is as much an allegory for the state of Spain as a passionate local derby, writes Joe Haslam in Madrid.
Spain still feeling the painNew evidence has led to problems for prime minister Mariano Rajoy, but the real problems for Spain are the banks, writes Joe Haslam.
Cyprus Crisis: Spain on life support, but for how long?If letting the banks fail is going to become accepted practice, it presents a very serious problem for the Spanish economy, writes Joe Haslam in Madrid.
Special Report: Why Spain's version of Nama won't workSpain has misguidedly looked to Ireland's example as it tries to claw its way back from financial crisis, writes Joe Haslam in Madrid.
Euro Crisis: Spain gets with the programmeBanking stress tests, a raiding of the pension reserve fund, cuts in public sector wages and a prime minister accused of drinking too much.
Spanish steps may not avert financial crashThe debts of regional governments may defeat Madrid's efforts to avoid a bailout, writes Joe Haslam.
Spain falls into troika trapIn the end, Mariano Rajoy was bluffing - Spain is Greece, Ireland and Portugal after all, writes Joe Haslam in Madrid.
Spain in search of the perfect package dealThe choice facing Mariano Rajoy is to be proactive and presume all the banks are guilty unless proven innocent, or to muddle through and hope for the best, writes Joe Haslam.
Spain's galactico strategyNobody is denying Spain needs to trim costs - but this must be balanced by reassigning spending to promoting entrepreneurial initiatives, writes Joe Haslam.
Banks still rule the Spanish roostThe civil war ended the Catholic Church's control of Spanish society, but the banks took over. Now it's time to put a stop to it, writes Joe Haslam in Madrid.