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Spain’s King Felipe VI, left and Spain’s acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy speak before a meeting at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016.

Spain’s Rajoy to Seek Parliament’s Support to form Government

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Oct 25, 2016 | World

Spain’s acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on Tuesday he had accepted a mandate from King Felipe to seek parliament’s backing to form a new government and end over 10 months of political deadlock. The Socialist party agreed on Sunday to abstain in...

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Supporters of Spain’s Socialist party (PSOE) shout slogans and hold posters during a protest outside Spain’s Socialist party (PSOE) headquarters against allowing a conservative minority government under People’s Party (PP) leader Mariano Rajoy, in Madrid, Spain, October 22, 2016. — Reuters

300 Days after Political Deadlock… Spain’s Fate Determined by Socialists

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Oct 24, 2016 | World

Madrid- After Socialist rivals agreed to abstain in a looming confidence vote, ending 10 months of political deadlock, Spain’s conservative leader Mariano Rajoy is well underway to secure a second term in power for his People’s Party (PP) on Sunday. With a...