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Mariano Rajoy

Spanish Parties Need to Get Their Act Together

Time is running out to form a government, yet none of the major parties are close to a deal.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 27, 2016November 15, 2021

Rajoy Gets Closer to Second Term as Liberals May Abstain

Spain’s conservative party leader would only need one more party to abstain and clear the way for him.

Nick OttensNick OttensJuly 12, 2016November 30, 2021

Spanish Pact Combines Worst of Both Worlds

The Socialists get labor reform. The liberals block a referendum on Catalan independence.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 24, 2016November 18, 2021

Agile Sánchez Seen Putting Together Coalition in Spain

The Socialist Party leader is outmaneuvering both his far-left rivals and the man he hopes to succeed.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 23, 2016November 18, 2021

Spain Should Seize Opportunity of More Liberal Government

The Atlantic Sentinel welcomes an alliance between Spain’s conservatives and liberals.

Atlantic SentinelAtlantic SentinelDecember 18, 2015July 22, 2023

Spanish Punish Traditional Parties, Split Vote Four Ways

Disillusioned Spanish voters give the far left and a once-small liberal party the benefit of the doubt.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 25, 2015November 18, 2021

As Podemos Falls, Spanish Liberals Rise in Polls

Centrists are channeling Spanish anger in the direction of sensible, liberal economic reforms.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 6, 2015November 18, 2021

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