Ad
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Zapatero (Photo: EP)

Zapatero squeaks austerity package through parliament

The Spanish parliament has passed a package of government-backed austerity measures by the narrowest of margins - just one vote - with the political fallout potentially leading to early elections.

A minority Socialist government headed by Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero managed to squeak the result through a dubious legislature on Thursday (27 May), thanks in part to the abstention of the Catalan Convergència i Unió party (CiU).

Politicians from all sides criticised t...

Get EU news that matters

Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting member

Already a member? Login here
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Zapatero (Photo: EP)

Tags

Ad
Ad
Ad