Tag Archives: Spain

Bank run

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Michaela

By Paul Krugman On Thursday Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank or E.C.B. — Europe’s equivalent to Ben Bernanke — lost his sang-froid. In response to a question about whether the E.C.B. is becoming a “bad bank” … Continue reading →

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The indignant

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Michaela

Why Spain’s young people took to the streets in protest at the economic crisis gripping their country.

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A Spanish Tahrir

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Michaela

High unemployment and a belief that politicians focus more on profit than people sparked youth protests across Spain. They  have organised a peaceful occupation of Plaza del Sol against unemployment and corruption among politicians.   ” Real Democracy Now” movement By … Continue reading →

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