Spain’s transport minister resigns: is it enough?

In El País, author Sergio del Molino bemoans the lack of a fundamental debate:

“The indifference of the MPs aptly reflected the indifference of the Spanish people. … For years we’ve been suffering as a result of the decline of the rail network, putting up with delays and disruptions with more than just stoic resignation. … Even in recent days, beyond the party-political squabbling, Spanish society has shown more sympathy, sorrow and compassion for the victims than anger over the problems. Resignation runs deep. [A minister] stepping down, however unusual it may be in the Spanish tradition, will achieve nothing if his successors in the ministry don’t take the railway issue seriously.”