SPIEGEL ONLINE - 27.12.2012
After a record number in 2012, evictions in Spain have become the symbol of a crisis that shows no signs of improving. Next year isn't likely to be any better, but with more attention now being paid to those losing their homes, relief in the form of legal reform may soon be on the way. By Helene Zuber more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 21.12.2012
Joaquín Torres has become the architect of choice for the football stars of Real Madrid. Along with many of the team's players and even its coach, the famed designer lives in a Madrid suburb that feels miles away from the real world. Now he's looking for a new challenge. By Juan Moreno more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 27.11.2012
Regional elections in Catalonia over the weekend left the Spanish region's push for indepedence in a state of suspended animation. A majority of voters support secession, but cannot decide which party is best equipped to govern the state. German commentators say that the confusion is not good for Spain or Catalonia. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 16.11.2012
Economic crisis and mass unemployment in Southern Europe have triggered an exodus of highly qualified jobseekers, many of whom are making their way north to Germany. There, a relatively strong economy and growing shortage of skilled workers makes companies eager to ensure that the newcomers feel welcome. By Alexander Demling more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 14.11.2012
Demonstrators across Europe joined forces on Wednesday to protest tough austerity measures that have been imposed to battle the debt crisis threatening the common currency. The situation grew tense in Spain, but the effects of the protests could also be felt in Portugal and Greece. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 12.11.2012
CEOs and bankers are warning that the Spanish region of Catalonia could wreck its economy if it decided to declare independence from Spain. But regional president Artur Mas, who favors secession and wants to hold a referendum on it, is expected to be re-elected in a vote on November 25. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 23.10.2012
Europe's debt crisis seems to have entered a calm phase, but that's only an illusion, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble said on Tuesday. The worst is probably still to come, he warned. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 09.10.2012
The debt crisis is fueling the fortunes of separatists in a handful of European Union countries. Affluent regions in Spain, Britain, Belgium and Italy no longer feel a sense of solidarity with poorer parts of their own countries -- but they want to remain part of the EU. By Fiona Ehlers, Hans Hoyng, Christoph Schult and Helene Zuber more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 03.10.2012
The European Union plans to bail out Spain's banks with almost 60 billion euros. As the European Commissioner for Competition, Joaquín Almunia will be responsible for approving the aid. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, the Spaniard outlines how the aid plan will work and what he expects of Germany. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE - 26.09.2012
The euro crisis seemed to have disappeared from the streets of southern Europe in recent weeks. But on Tuesday in Spain, it was back as thousands marched in Madrid, resulting in dozens of arrests and injuries. In Greece, a general strike has shut down Athens on Wednesday. more...
