But popular expectations of the new king seem almost unrealistically high, in a country where unemployment is above 20 percent.

Not least will be the inevitable clash between popular expectations and economic realities.

It is another question whether this relationship will bear up under the weight of popular expectations after a new government is elected.

He noted that popular expectations were high but said that his task would not be easy.

This symbolic step might help break popular expectations of falling prices.

And popular expectations are giddily high, thanks in part to his bold campaign promises.

Part of the problem is the popular expectation of deep snow by Christmas.

Given the headiness of popular expectations, Ordóñez will have his work cut out for him.

Three are geared to economic interests, whilst one is the focus of popular expectation in Europe.

And popular expectations will put pressure on the new Government to make quick amends.