Mariano Rajoy
Spanish politician and former Prime Minister
Born
March 27th, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Spain
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Born in 1955, this individual served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 2011 to 2018. He began a political career in the early 1980s, joining the People’s Party where various key positions were held over the years, including Minister of Education and Minister of Interior. Focus on economic recovery followed the financial crisis of 2008 during the term as Prime Minister, implementing austerity measures and labor market reforms. The contentious Catalan independence crisis presented significant challenges during this time, often requiring strong political maneuvers. Loss of the 2018 no-confidence vote resulted in leaving office, concluding a lengthy political tenure marked by pivotal moments in modern Spanish history.
Served as Prime Minister of Spain from 2011 to 2018
Implemented economic reforms during the financial crisis
Managed the Catalan independence crisis
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