Spain’s Rajoy Forced Out, Sánchez Elected Prime Minister
The Socialist Party leader becomes prime minister after Mariano Rajoy loses the support of Congress.
People’s Party (Spain)
People’s Party Should Leave Catalan Media Alone
Attempts to force journalists to be “neutral” are misguided and getting out of hand.
Parties Agree to Reduce Deficit, Raise Minimum Wage in Spain
Spain’s two major parties compromise on a spending plan for 2017.
Spain’s Socialists Agree to Give Rival Rajoy Second Term
The party ends ten months of political impasse by allowing their right-wing rival to remain in power.
Rajoy’s Confirmation Hinges on Socialist Abstention
The only way Spain’s conservative prime minister can stay in power is if his Socialist rivals let him.
Center-Right Parties Explore Accord in Spain
Conservative leader Mariano Rajoy promises to consider the demands of a small liberal party.
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.
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.
The Rajoy School of Political Science
The Spanish prime minister’s strategy is always to wait and wait until circumstances change in his favor.
Rajoy Vindicated, Grows Party in Spain’s Reelections
The prime minister expands his People’s Party’s plurality, putting him in a stronger position to stay in power.
Rajoy’s Left-Right Narrative Could Crush Socialists
Mariano Rajoy hopes to win back power by framing the election as a choice between himself and the far left.
Rajoy Reiterates Call for Left-Right Coalition in Spain
The conservative party leader will seek a deal with the Socialists.
Spain’s Parties Go Through Necessary Motions in Talks
The Socialists must explore a coalition they don’t like while the conservatives bide their time.
Spain’s Rajoy Declines Mandate to Form Government
The outgoing prime minister won’t even try to form a government without the support of Congress.
Spain’s Rajoy Wins Election But Loses Majority
Spain’s ruling conservative party wins the most seats, but loses its majority in Congress.