Spain in line of fire amid Portugal troubles

Article discusses whether Spain can avoid the fate of Greece and Ireland, and possibly Portugal, in avoiding the need for a European - international financial bail-out. There are some signs that it might be able to as the markets acknowledge that the Spanish authorities are pushing through structural reforms.

EUObserver, 25.3.11: Top politicians: Spain is not Portugal http://euobserver.com/9/32063

ESO: Background information: Portugal urged to pass austerity plan http://www.europeansources.info/record/portugal-urged-to-pass-austerity-plan-political-vacuum-increases-pressure/

ESO: Background information: Russia returns Spanish bonds to approved list http://www.europeansources.info/record/russia-returns-spanish-bonds-to-approved-list/

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