King Felipe VI and Government formations

[Duke of Marmalade]

Is Iglesias trying to prove something? Appearing in jeans and with a sweater?

It's his usual outfit when meeting with the King.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has accepted a mandate from King Felipe VI.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11aXcH3sswI

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

Spain has a new government, Rajoy will govern in minority and be sworn in today.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...fter-10-month-political-impasse-mariano-rajoy

Things won't be easy though, first task will be to find a minority for the household budget. Because there wasn't any household budget/cuts Spain has been doing very well economically without government.

My guess is that with the socialists finally backing Rajoy, there will be a turning point in the political landscape like in other countries. The socialists will fade and PODEMOS and other parties will benefit.

 

[An Ard Ri]

We may have a State opening of the Cortes shortly!

 

[ANNIE_S]

King Felipe received the President of the Congress of Deputies, Ms. Ana Pastor and signed the appointment of Mariano Rajoy as President of the Government this morning at Zarzuela Palace:

(Casa Real)

http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...y_presidenta_congreso_decreto_20161030_01.jpg
http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...y_presidenta_congreso_decreto_20161030_02.jpg
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http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...y_presidenta_congreso_decreto_20161030_04.jpg
http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...y_presidenta_congreso_decreto_20161030_05.jpg
http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...y_presidenta_congreso_decreto_20161030_06.jpg
http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...y_presidenta_congreso_decreto_20161030_07.jpg

Rajoy will swear the Constitution tomorrow in the morning in Zarzuela, his ministers will do it on Friday, and the Opening of the Cortes should be on the next week.

 

[Fürstin Taxis]

Everything played out well for Mariano lol. Let's hope it's a stable government.

 

[Fürstin Taxis]

My guess is that with the socialists finally backing Rajoy, there will be a turning point in the political landscape like in other countries. The socialists will fade and PODEMOS and other parties will benefit.

Yeah, no good times for Socialists, people either drift now to the left or right.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

Everything played out well for Mariano lol. Let's hope it's a stable government.

I don't think so but most people in Spain voted for MR, probably even more at a third election. So at some point the other parties had to decide what to do, portray themselves as block-outs / inflexible or bowing down to PP, it's a lose-lose situation people will hate them either way.

 

[PetticoatLane]

I suppose this paves the way for another big push for independence in Catalonia? Rajoy doesn't seem to understand what's going on there and that his intransigence only makes secession more likely, not less.

 

[Fürstin Taxis]

I don't think so but most people in Spain voted for MR, probably even more at a third election. So at some point the other parties had to decide what to do, portray themselves as block-outs / inflexible or bowing down to PP, it's a lose-lose situation people will hate them either way.

Welp, this is true.

I suppose this paves the way for another big push for independence in Catalonia? Rajoy doesn't seem to understand what's going on there and that his intransigence only makes secession more likely, not less.

He is very stubborn and not a skilful negotiator. There are predictions (yeah, I know), that Catalonia will seperate in 2020. Let's say PPs term already ends in 2 years, again elections and I can see the Catalonians pushing even harder. And I think no one will say no anymore to a referendum.

 

[An Ard Ri]

King Felipe received the President of the Congress of Deputies, Ms. Ana Pastor and signed the appointment of Mariano Rajoy as President of the Government this morning at Zarzuela Palace:

(Casa Real)

http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...y_presidenta_congreso_decreto_20161030_01.jpg
http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...y_presidenta_congreso_decreto_20161030_02.jpg
http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...y_presidenta_congreso_decreto_20161030_03.jpg
http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...y_presidenta_congreso_decreto_20161030_04.jpg
http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...y_presidenta_congreso_decreto_20161030_05.jpg
http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...y_presidenta_congreso_decreto_20161030_06.jpg
http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...y_presidenta_congreso_decreto_20161030_07.jpg

Rajoy will swear the Constitution tomorrow in the morning in Zarzuela, his ministers will do it on Friday, and the Opening of the Cortes should be on the next week.

Here are some extra photos

PPE

PPE Agency

 

[ANNIE_S]

Mariano Rajoy swears as President of the Government.

@CasaReal

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwFqCGiXEAAFDtu.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwFqCHrWIAEs_Xi.jpg
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwFqCJPWIAA0_SU.jpg

 

[An Ard Ri]

Mariano Rajoy swears as President of the Government.

@CasaReal

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwFqCGiXEAAFDtu.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwFqCHrWIAEs_Xi.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwFqCIsWYAAB9vc.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwFqCJPWIAA0_SU.jpg

A new Government and Leonor's birthday...busy day for the King

Some extra photos

PPE
PPE Agency

 

[Mbruno]

Now that there is a government in place in Spain, can we expect the Spanish state visit to the UK to occur anytime in 2017 ?

 

[ANNIE_S]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwlbq9pyM-o

 

[Dman]

Now that there is a government in place in Spain, can we expect the Spanish state visit to the UK to occur anytime in 2017 ?

I think arrangements can be made for 2017 now.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Spain's Rajoy refreshes cabinet for new era of minority government

Spain's Rajoy refreshes cabinet for new era of minority government | Reuters

 

[lula]

Oath or promise of Ministers of the new government
Zarzuela Palace. Madrid

http://www.casareal.es/ES/Actividades/Paginas/actividades_actividades_detalle.aspx?data=12969

Presentation of Rajoy's New Government at Zarzuela Palace - Pictures

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GbIpVfMEUk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJk7TpBxegA

 

[Fürstin Taxis]

All I can say is, good luck to this new government, 2017 will be turbulent year.

 

[Duc_et_Pair]

Is there a discussion in Spain about the use of the Bible and a crucifix at the sworn-in ceremony of ministers?

What happens when a minister is non-Christian or atheïst?

 

[lula]

Is there a discussion in Spain about the use of the Bible and a crucifix at the sworn-in ceremony of ministers?

What happens when a minister is non-Christian or atheïst?

With Juan Carlos I there was a bit of controversy, but now with Felipe VI, the Royal House has given freedom for everyone to act according to their convictions. This is a conservative government and wanted religious symbols.

The ministers are free to choose, if they swear or promise their positions. On the table there is a copy of the Constitution for all, and the Bible and crucifix for those who want.

Hand on the Constitution to promise

http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...33/rey_jura_promesa_ministros_20161104_03.jpg

Hand on the Constitution and the Bible to swear

http://www.casareal.es/sitios/Lista...33/rey_jura_promesa_ministros_20161104_02.jpg

 

[ANNIE_S]

The State opening of the Courts will take place next Thursday, November 17th:
La sesión solemne de apertura de las Cortes se celebrará el 17 de noviembre

 

[An Ard Ri]

The State opening of the Courts will take place next Thursday, November 17th:
La sesión solemne de apertura de las Cortes se celebrará el 17 de noviembre

Thanks for the heads up Annie ,I've reopened the thread

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f21/the-state-opening-of-the-cortes-40080.html

 

[An Ard Ri]

Was there any reason as to the absence of Letizia during the swearing in Ceremony at Zarzuela last week? From memory Queen Sofia was always present with King Juan Carlos at previous ones.

 

[lula]

The Royal House with King Felipe decided it that way. She did not attend the oath of some new ministers last year, so it's not something new.

Queen Sofía had an interest in politics and she wanted to be present at those events, the then Head of the House of the King accepted it with the excuse that she was the host of the house.

If you look at similar acts in other European Monarchies, it is normal that they are only attended by the Head of State and not by the consort.

The more conservative press that supports the new government has taken advantage of the situation to attack Letizia. Part of the blame is also on the Royal House that does not explain things well ... in part because doing so would mean criticizing indirectly how things were done before.

 

[Duke of Marmalade]

Very likely that Rajoy will be forced out of office today what will have some impact on the SRF agenda
https://www.politico.eu/article/rajoy-to-be-ousted-as-spains-prime-minister/

 

[An Ard Ri]

Will there be an election or will the Deputy PM simply be appointed by the king?

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-44327573

 

[Mbruno]

Will there be an election or will the Deputy PM simply be appointed by the king?

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-44327573

Under the Spanish constitution, a motion of censure has to be "constructive", i.e. a new PM has to be nominated in the motion to replace the former. If the motion is carried by an absolute majority of members of the Congress of Deputies, the outgoing PM has to resign and the King is then constitutionally bound to appoint the person nominated in the motion to be the new PM.


Since the motion has now passed, Rajoy will resign and the Socialist leader, Pedro Sanchez, will become the new PM.


Rajoy actually should have anticipated the motion and called a snap election himself. That way, he would have been able to stay in office until a new government could be formed after elections, which could in turn mean several months. Sanchez's position is also very precarious though. His own party has only a quarter or so of the seats in the Congress and, either he calls an election right away, or, if he tries to stay in power for a while before that, he will have to rely on support from the republican and nationalist/separatist parties, which will be then in a position to blackmail the government.

 

[An Ard Ri]

Pedro Sanchez succeeds Rajoy as Spanish prime minister

https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2018/0601/967510-spain-politics/

 

[iceflower]

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King Felipe received Ana María Pastor Julián, President of the Congress of Deputies, for a report about the motion of censure, in which Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón was elected as Prime Minister:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** casareal: Audiencia a Doña Ana María Pastor Julián, Presidenta del Congreso de los Diputados **