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THIS ARTICLE EXAMINES THE 1989 EUROPEAN ELECTIONS IN SPAIN WHICH WHICH WERE OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE FOR DOMESTIC POLITICS, AN ANALYSIS OF CURRENT PROBLEMS IS PROVIDED, AND THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE BASQUE AND CATALONIAN PREFERENCE IS EXPLORED. THE CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION RESULTS ARE DETAILED.

To analyze changes in the processes of family formation since the 1970s in Spain, national vital statistics are used to follow the evolution of age at first marriage, fertility rates, & forms of living together. Like the rest of Europe, Spain has witnessed a delay in the average age of marriage, a decline in marriage rates, & a decrease in the birthrate. Unlike most of Europe, however, these trends are not counterbalanced by an increase in the rates of cohabitation. 8 Tables, 1 Figure, 16 References. M. Wagner

Provides an overview of politics in Spain in 1999, highlighting election results & prominent issues. 2 Tables, 3 References.

In 2003, Spain saw some changes in the second Aznar cabinet. Economic growth was favorable, while terrorism was tops on the government's agenda. Local & regional elections are reported on. 1 Table, 5 References. J. Zendejas

Analyzes election results and cabinet changes in Spain during 2004. Tables, References.

Provides an overview of politics in Spain in 2000, highlighting election results & national issues. 4 Tables, 6 References. Adapted from the source document.

Compensation is widely claimed within public criminal prosecutions, not within civil proceedings. In addition to procedures on defending general consumer interests, Spain introduced a notable reform in 2000, providing for damages claims to be brought collectively in consumer cases, particularly by consumer associations. [Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Inc., copyright The American Academy of Political and Social Science.]

Analyzes 738 Spanish environmental protest events as reported in El Pais, 1988-1997. An increasing level of protest is evident over the decade, with large demonstrations numerous although decreasing in number over the decade, indicating a change in the type of protest; local conflicts are seen to be spreading across the country. The most contentious environmental issues are identified as waste facilities, water policy, & nuclear energy & are viewed in the shifting context of diverse policy areas. The degree to which reported protests can be related to broader debates over policy approaches is then considered. Attention turns to describing the political repertoires of protesters & conflict scenarios, noting the moderate nature of Spanish environmental protest & examining the link between protest repertoire & issue categories. The leading & other organizations involved in environmental protest are scrutinized next in terms of their nature, network interactions, & key characteristics. It is concluded that, in light of a lack of ministerial response, the potential for the environment to consolidate as a policy subsystem is low. 9 Tables, 7 Figures. J. Zendejas