Talks to continue as Rajoy turns down King’s nomination

ACTING Prime Minister of Spain Mariano Rajoy has turned down King Felipe VI’s offer to be the first candidate to attempt to form a government.

Although the King nominated Rajoy to form a government on Friday (January 22) following a week of talks and meetings with party leaders, the acting PM stated that he believed he did not have sufficient support to win a confidence vote in parliament, which he would need to take office.

A new round of discussions and negotiations is expected to start on Wednesday (January 27).

Partido Popular issued a statement explaining that Rajoy Will continue to fight to lead the government but he does not have the majority of votes in favour at this time.

Without a confidence vote from parliament a future government would be unable to take office, and without parliamentary approval the country would have to hold a new election.

Rajoy stated: “the most important thing is for Spain to give a message of stability.”

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