Remember the ration book that Alfonso Guerra used to scare retirees before elections? Well Rubalcaba has taken up old practices. Now he wants to stir up fear of the Partido Popular, alleging that this measure will trim down the welfare state.
The socialist government has carried out a laudable effort in reducing public spending and bringing the deficit closer to 6%. But in order to meet the 3% objective, they will have to improve, most of all when austerity throughout the world will negatively affect growth.
Responsibly, Rajoy has recognized that he will do what is necessary. We should have a welfare state that can pay for itself. Only that, accompanied by reforms, can provide us with the chance for economic recovery.
