Mariano Rajoy
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Spanish People Celebrate an Election Result That Changed Absolutely Nothing
The second Spanish general election in a year also resulted in a stalemate.
It Could Be Some Time Before Spain Has a Government, as Coalition Horse-Trading Gets Underway
An inconclusive general election on Sunday has heralded a new era of political pact-making in Spain, shattering a two-party system that has dominated since the 1970s.
Spain's Ruling Conservatives Win Election — But Fall Short of Majority
Exit polls indicate that the People's Party of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy won Spain's general election on Sunday, but the PP will have to rely on other parties if it is to govern for another four-year term.
New Political Parties Expected to Shake Up Spanish Politics in Pivotal National Election
Newcomer parties Podemos and Ciudadanos are poised for big gains against Spain's traditionally dominant conservatives and socialists in Sunday's election.
Catalonia Has Just Launched Its Official Secession Process From Spain
The regional government of Spain's richest region today voted in favor of a resolution to split from the country, but Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said he would ensure that the move has "no consequences.”
Catalan Secessionists Poised for Victory — But Independence From Spain Not Guaranteed
Separatists are expected to win control of Catalonia’s parliament, but fall short of the majority needed for a unilateral declaration of independence from Spain.
'There's No Going Back': Why Spain and Catalonia Are on Immediate Collision Course Over Independence
This month's election in the Spanish region of Catalonia will function as a mongrel referendum on independence. The opening shots have just been fired and over 1 million people are gathering in Barcelona.
Catalonia Vows to Move Forward After Resounding Vote for Split From Spain
Eighty percent of more than two million people who cast their ballots backed full sovereignty for Catalonia — but the vote was non-binding. Now its government wants a real one.
Catalonia Hails Scottish Inspiration as It Schedules Independence Referendum
Catalonian leader Artur Mas will defy the Spanish government over his region's non-binding independence vote, despite a looming constitutional battle.
The Spanish Government Is Trying to Outlaw Peaceful Protests
Spain has come up with a new law that examines the country's recent forms of popular dissent, and bans them all.
The Spanish Government Is Trying to Outlaw Peaceful Protest
They've come up with a new law that looks at the recent history of dissent and bans it all.