Mariano Rajoy Brey

ModernPoliticianSpain1955 — ?

Bearded Galician PM, ousted in no-confidence vote.

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Quick Facts

Born

1955

Country

Spain

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score51.8

Mariano Rajoy Brey — Complete Timeline

2011 AD

Elected Prime Minister of SpainPolitical Action

Rajoy led the People's Party (PP) to a landslide victory in the general election, becoming Prime Minister. His government implemented austerity measures to address the economic crisis.

Spanish PoliticsPPElection

Impact: national

2012 AD

Implemented austerity measuresReform◆ Major

Rajoy's government passed a series of austerity measures, including spending cuts and tax increases, to reduce the budget deficit and meet EU requirements. These measures were widely protested.

AusterityEconomic CrisisReform

Impact: nationaldestructive

2017 AD

Refused to hold a legal referendum on Catalan independencePolitical Action◆ Major

Rajoy's government opposed the Catalan independence referendum, declaring it illegal. He invoked Article 155 of the Constitution to impose direct rule on Catalonia after the referendum was held.

Catalan IndependenceArticle 155Constitutional Crisis

Impact: national

2018 AD

Ousted in no-confidence votePolitical Action

Rajoy lost a no-confidence motion in the Spanish Congress of Deputies, triggered by a corruption scandal involving the PP. He was replaced by Socialist leader Pedro S

No-confidenceCorruptionPP

Impact: nationaldestructive