A dangerous game of poker
Trying to reach a deal on the risk premium is a mistake that will only encourage speculation
Editorial
Investing in the young
The success of new educational streaming will depend on the cooperation of companies
Beware of political führerism
The Catalan campaign shows the undemocratic habits of certain politicians, and of the media
Controversial reform in education
The PP blocks the reproof of Wert, but in its ranks there is no consensus on his proposals
Four more years
Obama’s sober good sense deserves another mandate; Mitt Romney remains an unknown
A charge of one euro per prescription
The PP panned the measure when it was introduced by Catalonia but Madrid has followed suit
The two visions
Until ETA disbands, arrests will continue, and easing conditions for prisoners will be difficult
In the midst of the crisis
We do not need frivolities such as that of Minister Báñez to climb out of the crisis
The right to decide what?
Whatever CiU may say, Brussels warns that secession would leave Catalonia outside the EU
The new round of bailouts
Longer repayment terms for Greece and Portugal confirm that austerity must be moderated
Drama in the workplace
The rise of unemployment shows that Europe must work on stimulus plans for growth
Sitting on the fence is not acceptable
The General Council of the Judiciary must make its voice heard about the problem of evictions
Budget under tutelage
Without sufficient growth, further adjustments and higher interest payments will be needed
PSOE: time for internal debate
The Socialists need an input of self-criticism, clear policies and connection with the public
Mission in Mali
Security interests have prompted intervention plans, but this will be a delicate matter for the EU
Electoral messages
While the PSOE sinks, Rajoy breathes easy, but he is now facing a radicalized Basque Country
Another general strike
The unions attempt another trial of strength against a government averse to explanations
Parents on strike
Education Minister José Ignacio Wert needs a few lessons in manners after a week of protest
Shrinking wages
The crisis has seen the model of social cohesion break down, making recovery more difficult
Slick legal maneuvering
It is unclear whether the Prestige trial will establish who is guilty of a heinous environmental crime
Ruling in Bayamo
The lesser sentence handed down is a hint that Carromero will be allowed to leave Cuba
No space for Europe
Merkel’s veto against the merger of EADS and BAE is a blow to military integration
Rewarding union
Nobel Peace Prize for the EU should encourage further integration
Spain in the spotlight
The IMF’s warning against excess austerity should serve to help fight recession
A referendum without tension
Westminster and Edinburgh agree terms of vote on Scotland’s exit from the United Kingdom
A whiff of the past
The Madrid High Court’s interpretation of sexual harassment leaves women defenseless
Another mandate for Chávez
The presidential elections have increased the polarization of Venezuelan society
Breakdown of confidence
The political system is losing credibility due to a lack of consensus solutions
Soccer is just soccer
The authorities do well to curb political exploitation of major football matches
Romney takes a step forward
In the first of three televised debates the Republican scores a points victory