Etiqueta 'Rajoy'
Mariano Rajoy, confirmed as prime minister, faces challenges because of his minority government.

Politics

Balearic PSOE deputies defy party line as Rajoy becomes prime minister

The final vote was 170 yes - made up of the PP, Ciudadanos and Ana Oramas of the Coalicion Canaria - with 111 no and 68 abstentions.

Andrew Ede30/10/2016 00:00

President Armengol has all along sought to distance herself from a Rajoy investiture.

Politics

Balearic government under pressure following Rajoy investiture decision

Podemos may press demands, such as an increase to the tourist tax, in return for continuing to support the Balearic government.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter24/10/2016 00:00

King Felipe today met the leaders of PSOE and Podemos, Pedro Sanchez and Pablo Iglesias.

Politics

Spanish left-wing coalition comes closer as King ends talks

“Spain can’t afford to wait for Rajoy,” Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias told a news conference.

Julian Toyer22/01/2016 00:00

Rajoy and Sanchez held their first meeting since the election today.

Election 20D

Spain’s socialists reject a pact with the ruling PP

"We will vote against the continuation of the Partido Popular at the helm of the government, with Mariano Rajoy as prime minister.”

23/12/2015 00:00