Mariano Rajoy

• Draghi’s Bridge to Euro 2.0

  By James G. Neuger, Bloomberg  |  September 7, 2012

  ECB president was lured by European leaders’ commitment to putting currency on sounder footing.

• Global Poll Shows Euro Surviving 2012

  By Simon Kennedy, Bloomberg  |  September 6, 2012

  Analysts and traders expect Spain to request a rescue within 12 months.

• ECB Leaves Rates Unchanged

  By Gabi Thesing, Bloomberg  |  September 6, 2012

  Draghi stakes his credibility on plan to buy bonds.

• Merkel, Monti Lead Diplomatic Push

  By Andrew Frye, Bloomberg  |  September 4, 2012

  Draghi says he’s comfortable buying three-year government bonds to aid struggling nations.

• Spanish Regions Line Up for Aid

  By Angeline Benoit, Bloomberg  |  August 30, 2012

  Requests for emergency loans adds to pressure on Prime Minister Rajoy.

• Spanish Notes Rise after Bill Sale

  By David Goodman and Lukanyo Mnyanda, Bloomberg  |  August 28, 2012

  Italian debt also advances after auction.

• Spain Deficit Goals at Risk

  By Angeline Benoit, Bloomberg  |  August 22, 2012

  Towns and regions are squabbling with the government about spending and how to allocation tax receipts.

• Merkel Backs ECB on Aid Conditions

  By Tony Czuczka and Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg  |  August 17, 2012

  German chancellor cites commitment to doing everything possible to maintain common currency.

• Spain Extends Jobless Benefits

  By Emma Ross-Thomas, Bloomberg  |  August 15, 2012

  Prime Minister Rajoy risks riling European policymakers to avoid social unrest.

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  ECB’s Rescue Worsens Spain, Italy Maturity Crunch: Euro Credit

  By Emma Charlton  |  August 8, 2012

  Short-term plan to give time for Spain to get new measures in place?