A Semblance of Certainty in Spain

After a year of political haggling and two inconclusive elections, the Spanish parliament has finally appointed a new government. On Oct. 29, lawmakers affirmed acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's position at the country's helm, ensuring that his center-right Popular Party stays in power and returning some semblance of certainty to Spanish politics. But given the difficult tasks that face the next administration, Spain's newfound stability may not last for long....