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Mariano Rajoy
Spain: Socialist leader Sanchez quits, paving way for end to political paralysis
The embattled leader of Spain’s opposition Socialists resigned on Saturday, clearing the way for a possible end to nine months of political deadlock in the…The embattled leader of Spain’s opposition Socialists resigned on Saturday, clearing the way for a possible end to nine months of political deadlock in the…
Spain's political deadlock continues
On Friday, for the second time in 48 hours Mariano Rajoy failed to form a government in the Spanish Parliament.On Friday, for the second time in 48 hours Mariano Rajoy failed to form a government in the Spanish Parliament.
Spain tries to form a government for the second time this week
Commentators say Conservative leader Mariano Rajoy's likely failure will start the countdown towards another election.Commentators say Conservative leader Mariano Rajoy's likely failure will start the countdown towards another election.
Spain's acting PM Mariano Rajoy loses parliament confidence vote
Spain has moved closer to having to call its third election in a year after the country’s acting premier was denied a second term in office.Spain has moved closer to having to call its third election in a year after the country’s acting premier was denied a second term in office.
Spain's Rajoy faces crunch confidence vote in parliament
Is Spain headed for a third election in a year?Is Spain headed for a third election in a year?
Spain's Rajoy pleas for support to avoid third election
Spain’s caretaker prime minister Mariano Rajoy has called for a “stable,” “long-term” government, as he addressed parliament ahead of a confidence vote for a second term in…Spain’s caretaker prime minister Mariano Rajoy has called for a “stable,” “long-term” government, as he addressed parliament ahead of a confidence vote for a second term in…
Spain's Rajoy pleas for 'stable' government ahead of confidence vote
Spain’s caretaker prime minister Mariano Rajoy has told parliament that it’s “urgent” for the country to get a “long-term,” “stable” government – to end an eight-month political…Spain’s caretaker prime minister Mariano Rajoy has told parliament that it’s “urgent” for the country to get a “long-term,” “stable” government – to end an eight-month political…
Negotiations underway to form a government in Spain
There are signs of movement on the political gridlock in Spain as the liberal Ciudadanos party says it could support a government led by Conservative Mariano Rajoy if reforms are agreed.There are signs of movement on the political gridlock in Spain as the liberal Ciudadanos party says it could support a government led by Conservative Mariano Rajoy if reforms are agreed.
Spain's political stalemate: 'No end in sight'
Failure to form a coalition government following two inclusive elections could send Spanish voters to the polls for a third time since December.Failure to form a coalition government following two inclusive elections could send Spanish voters to the polls for a third time since December.
Spain's King Felipe tasks Mariano Rajoy to form new government
Spain’s acting prime minister has accepted a mandate from the king to form a government.Spain’s acting prime minister has accepted a mandate from the king to form a government.
Spain: Rajoy announces vote in attempt to end political stalemate
Spain’s caretaker prime minister Mariano Rajoy is attempting to break the political deadlock in the country and announced a vote to swear him into office for August, but the Socialists declared they wSpain’s caretaker prime minister Mariano Rajoy is attempting to break the political deadlock in the country and announced a vote to swear him into office for August, but the Socialists declared they w
Barack Obama meets Spanish PM
Barack Obama met with Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in Spain on Sunday, the last big EU state that the US president had yet to visit.Barack Obama met with Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in Spain on Sunday, the last big EU state that the US president had yet to visit.
Victory for the Popular Party, but is it enough to end Spain's political deadlock?
After six months of political deadlock, Spain has yet another hung parliament.After six months of political deadlock, Spain has yet another hung parliament.
Sense of deja-vu grips Spain
The Popular Party is short of a majority despite winning the parliamentary election - failing to break six months of political deadlockThe Popular Party is short of a majority despite winning the parliamentary election - failing to break six months of political deadlock
Spain's conservatives win general election
The conservative People’s Party (PP) of acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy won most seats in Spain’s parliamentary election on Sunday, increasing the number from the last election in…The conservative People’s Party (PP) of acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy won most seats in Spain’s parliamentary election on Sunday, increasing the number from the last election in…
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's conservative People's Party wins Spanish general election
The conservative People’s Party (PP) of acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy won most seats in Spain’s parliamentary election on Sunday, increasing the number from the last election in…The conservative People’s Party (PP) of acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy won most seats in Spain’s parliamentary election on Sunday, increasing the number from the last election in…
Spain: election campaigns kick off as poll suggests big gains for Podemos alliance
As Spain’s general election campaigns kick off, an opinion poll on the June 26 ballot appears to show that the anti-austerity Unidos Podemos alliance will get the second-highest number of…As Spain’s general election campaigns kick off, an opinion poll on the June 26 ballot appears to show that the anti-austerity Unidos Podemos alliance will get the second-highest number of…
Is Spain really abandoning its siestas?
The world thought it hilarious: ‘Spain scraps siestas’ screamed the headlines after Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy proposed reducing working hours andThe world thought it hilarious: ‘Spain scraps siestas’ screamed the headlines after Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy proposed reducing working hours and
Spain looks to turn back the clock and end the siesta
Spain’s acting prime minister has unveiled plans to do-away with the siesta, the country’s traditional afternoon nap time. Mariano Rajoy wants to cutSpain’s acting prime minister has unveiled plans to do-away with the siesta, the country’s traditional afternoon nap time. Mariano Rajoy wants to cut
Spain's Socialist and Podemos parties set to start coalition talks
Can the leaders of Spain’s Socialist Party and anti-austerity newcomer Podemos finally end the country’s political stalemate? They are set to startCan the leaders of Spain’s Socialist Party and anti-austerity newcomer Podemos finally end the country’s political stalemate? They are set to start
Spain in its political labyrinth
Two and a half months after the General Election, Spain still has no Government. And no-one can tell you when it might get one. On Friday, exactly 48Two and a half months after the General Election, Spain still has no Government. And no-one can tell you when it might get one. On Friday, exactly 48
Spain: political deadlock continues after latest Rajoy move
Acting Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy still believes a grand coalition between his People’s Party, the socialists and the smaller CiudadanosActing Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy still believes a grand coalition between his People’s Party, the socialists and the smaller Ciudadanos
Spain: Mariano Rajoy tells the King he will not form a government
The incumbent Prime Minister plays a high-stakes game of "wait and see"The incumbent Prime Minister plays a high-stakes game of "wait and see"
Rajoy calls for broad coalition as split parliament reconvenes
A split parliament reflecting a tricky political landscape in Spain held its first session on Wednesday (Jan. 13). It was the first time Spain’sA split parliament reflecting a tricky political landscape in Spain held its first session on Wednesday (Jan. 13). It was the first time Spain’s
Rajoy still hoping for Spanish coalition
Spain’s acting prime minister says he’s still hoping to build a broad coalition government – despite being rebuffed by both the Socialist Party andSpain’s acting prime minister says he’s still hoping to build a broad coalition government – despite being rebuffed by both the Socialist Party and
Spanish PM's coalition bid receives latest blow from Podemos
Spain’s left-wing Podemos party leader has told Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy that he will not offer any support for a new government formed bySpain’s left-wing Podemos party leader has told Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy that he will not offer any support for a new government formed by
Spain's political parties search for a deal to form a government
The political jigsaw pieces in Spain are left spread on the table. No clear picture has emerged despite the leader of the liberal CiudadanosThe political jigsaw pieces in Spain are left spread on the table. No clear picture has emerged despite the leader of the liberal Ciudadanos
Rajoy claims mandate to start talks on forming new Spanish government
The People's Party won the most votes but not an absolute majority and will find it hard to cobble together a governmentThe People's Party won the most votes but not an absolute majority and will find it hard to cobble together a government
Spain: sailing in uncharted political waters
"Historic compromises" ahead"Historic compromises" ahead
Spain's future unclear as Rajoy loses majority
The political duopoly that has ruled Spain for decades has been broken as new parties split the vote in the country’s general election. AlthoughThe political duopoly that has ruled Spain for decades has been broken as new parties split the vote in the country’s general election. Although