Mariano Rajoy

ModernPoliticianSpain1955 — ?

Spanish prime minister who managed the Catalan independence crisis.

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Quick Facts

Born

1955

Country

Spain

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)47

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score56.6

Mariano Rajoy — Complete Timeline

2011 AD

Election as Prime Minister of SpainPolitical Action◆ Major

Rajoy's Popular Party won a landslide victory in the 2011 general election, and he became Prime Minister on December 21. He took office during the Eurozone crisis, inheriting high unemployment and a large budget deficit.

ElectionGovernment

Impact: national

2012 AD

Bank Bailout and AusterityPolitical Action◆ Major

Rajoy's government requested a

Economic CrisisAusterity

Impact: nationaldestructive

2017 AD

Catalan Independence ReferendumPolitical Action◆ Major

Rajoy's government opposed the Catalan independence referendum held on October 1, 2017, which was declared illegal by the Constitutional Court. He invoked Article 155 of the Constitution to suspend Catalan autonomy and call new regional elections.

Catalan CrisisConstitutional

Impact: national

2018 AD

No-Confidence Vote and ResignationPolitical Action◆ Major

Rajoy lost a no-confidence motion on June 1, 2018, after corruption convictions of former Popular Party officials. He resigned as Prime Minister, replaced by Socialist leader Pedro S

CorruptionPolitical Change

Impact: nationaldestructive