Spain must emulate Germany

Spain's government will adhere to its austerity targets, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy assured German Chancellor Angela Merkel during his first official visit to Berlin on Thursday. Backing Merkel's policies in this way  has more advantages than disadvantages, the conservative daily La Razón writes: "Merkel is under enormous pressure to change her policy. This would have certain advantages for the Spanish government, too. But it should not be used as an excuse for postponing the necessary reforms. Moreover we Spanish have an interest in allying ourselves with the Germans. Their reforms can serve as an example to us and they refuse to pursue a policy the consequences of which are only too familiar to us. ... As regards foreign policy the best way to return to the heart of Europe is to build up a stable and loyal relationship - not to say axis - with Germany."

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