Critical Analysis: A critique of Spain’s Public Security Law

Currently before Spain’s Senate is the Ley Orgánica de protección de la seguridad ciudadana (“Public Security Law”). This bill has already passed through the lower house of Parliament, Congreso de los Diputados, and is expected to soon pass through the Popular Party controlled Senate. The Public Security Law has come under great scrutiny with opponents … Read more

Critical Analysis: European Union Economic Position – Spanish Bailout

As the world market continues to struggle, Spanish Officials refuse aid for a possible bank bailout.  Spain’s Economy Minister, Luis de Guindos, spoke in Brussels regarding Spain’s economic position.  In responding to recent reports that Spain would be seeking a bailout for its banks, Mr. de Guindos stated, “I have absolutely not discussed any intervention … Read more

Argentina Re- Nationalization of YPF: Spain and the European Union Respond

Back in middle of April, the Argentine government announced its re-nationalization of YPF (the company was initially founded in 1922 by the Argentine state), a major Argentine energy player and subsidiary of Spain’s Repsol, with a 51% takeover of the company (taking over 51% of Repsol’s 57% ownership stake).  Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner … Read more