Tag: Luis de Guindos
Spain’s finance minister fails to impress MEPs for European Central Bank role
The candidates were grilled on their approaches to monetary policy, with some MEPs expressing 'reservations for minister De Guindos's appointment', said Roberto Gualtieri, the committee’s chairman.
Economy minister claims Brexit and Trump votes are good news for Spain
The minister forecasted a 3.2% economic growth for Spain this year
Spain outlines €20 billion of savings in budget
Social spending to be hit hardest, while reforms to retirement age will be introduced
Eurozone leaders seek clarification from Spain over bailout
Finance ministers demand to know whether Madrid will request financial support amid growing concerns over slow recovery
Spain will need bailout of between €51-62 billion, according to official audit
Figures announced just days after world leaders urge Rajoy to seek formal rescue package
Spanish Prime Minister warns of tough times ahead despite €100 billion bailout
Mariano Rajoy claims negative growth will continue and unemployment will rise further
Rajoy gets sworn in, then names cabinet
The new PM was sworn in by King Juan Carlos, then named his cabinet