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Executive branch Spain, in 35 editions.
The entry for Spain published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 31 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 31
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2001 edition
Changed since 2000The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- monarch,
- president of the government (prime minister),
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet),
- Council of State
monarch, president of the government (prime minister), deputy prime minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet), Council of State
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- president of the government (prime minister),
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet),
- Council of State
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Felipe GONZALEZ Marquez (since 2 December 1982); Deputy Prime Minister Narcis SERRA (since 13 March 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- Senate:
- last held 29 October 1989 (next to be held NA October 1993);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (208 total) PSOE 106, PP 79, CiU 10, PNV 4, HB 3, AIC 1, other 5
- Congress of Deputies:
- last held 29 October 1989 (next to be held NA October 1993);
- results - PSOE 39.6%, PP 25.8%, CDS 9%, Communist-led coalition (IU) 9%, CiU 5%, PNV 1.2%, HB 1%, PA 1%, other 8.4%;
- seats - (350 total) PSOE 175, PP 106, CiU 18, IU 17, CDS 14, PNV 5, HB 4, other 11
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
monarch, president of the government (prime minister), deputy prime
minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet), Council of State
Chief of State:
King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Felipe GONZALEZ Marquez (since 2 December 1982); Deputy Prime
Minister Narcis SERRA (since 13 March 1991)
Senate:
last held 29 October 1989 (next to be held NA October 1993); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (208 total) PSOE 106, PP 79, CiU 10,
PNV 4, HB 3, AIC 1, other 5
Congress of Deputies:
last held 29 October 1989 (next to be held NA October 1993); results - PSOE
39.6%, PP 25.8%, CDS 9%, Communist-led coalition (IU) 9%, CiU 5%, PNV 1.2%,
HB 1%, PA 1%, other 8.4%; seats - (350 total) PSOE 175, PP 106, CiU 18, IU
17, CDS 14, PNV 5, HB 4, other 11
Published as “Elections”
- Senate:
- last held 29 October 1989 (next to be held NA October 1993);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (208 total) PSOE 106, PP 79, CiU 10, PNV 4, HB 3, AIC 1, other 5
- Congress of Deputies:
- last held 29 October 1989 (next to be held NA October 1993);
- results - PSOE 39.6%, PP 25.8%, CDS 9%, IU 9%, CiU 5%, PNV 1.2%, HB 1%, PA 1%, other 8.4%;
- seats - (350 total) PSOE 175, PP 106, CiU 18, IU 17, CDS 14, PNV 5, HB 4, other 11
Published as “Executive branch”
- monarch,
- president of the government (prime minister),
- deputy prime minister,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet),
- Council of State
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975)
- Head of Government:
- Prime Minister Felipe GONZALEZ Marquez (since 2 December 1982); Deputy Prime Minister Narcis SERRA y Serra (since 13 March 1991)
monarch, president of the government (prime minister), deputy primeSenate:
minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet), Council of State
Chief of State:
King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Felipe GONZALEZ Marquez (since 2 December 1982); Deputy Prime
Minister Narcis SERRA (since 13 March 1991)
last held 29 October 1989 (next to be held NA October 1993); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (208 total) PSOE 106, PP 79, CiU 10,
PNV 4, HB 3, AIC 1, other 5
Congress of Deputies:
last held 29 October 1989 (next to be held NA October 1993); results - PSOE
39.6%, PP 25.8%, CDS 9%, Communist-led coalition (IU) IU 9%, CiU 5%, PNV 1.2%,
seats - (350 total) PSOE 175, PP 106, CiU 18, IU
other 11
monarch, president of the government (prime minister), deputy prime
minister, Council of Ministers (cabinet), Council of State
Chief of State:
King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Felipe GONZALEZ Marquez (since 2 December 1982); Deputy Prime
Minister Narcis SERRA y Serra (since 13 March 1991)
The entry for Spain did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Felipe GONZALEZ Marquez (since 2 December 1982); Deputy Prime Minister Narcis SERRA y Serra (since 13 March 1991)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; designated by the prime minister
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975)
head of government: Prime Minister Felipe GONZALEZ Marquez (since 2
December 1982); Deputy Prime Minister Narcis SERRA y Serra (since 13
March 1991)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; designated by the prime minister
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975) is a hereditary monarch
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Jose Maria AZNAR (since 5 May 1996) was proposed by the king and voted into office by the National Assembly on 4 May 1996;
- AZNAR's Popular Party defeated Felipe GONZALEZ Marques's Socialist Workers Party in the 3 March 1996 legislative election;
- Deputy Prime Minister (vacant)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers was designated by the prime minister
chief of state: King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975) is a
hereditary monarch
head of government: Prime Minister Jose Maria AZNAR (since 5 May
1996) was proposed by the king and voted into office by the National
Assembly on 4 May 1996; AZNAR's Popular Party defeated Felipe
GONZALEZ Marquez (since 2 Marques's Socialist Workers Party in the 3 March 1996December 1982); legislative election; Deputy Prime Minister Narcis SERRA y Serra (since 13 (vacant)
March 1991)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers was designated by the prime minister
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975)
- head of government :
- President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR (since 5 May 1996);
- First Vice President Francisco ALVAREZ-CASCOS FERNANDEZ (since 5 May 1996) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Rodrigo RATO FIGAREDO (since 5 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
note : there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government
- elections:
- the king is a hereditary monarch;
- president proposed by the king and elected by the National Assembly following legislative elections;
- election last held 3 March 1996 (next to be held by NA 2000)
- election results:
- Jose Maria AZNAR elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975)
head of government : President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR
(since 5 May 1996); First Vice President Francisco ALVAREZ-CASCOS
FERNANDEZ (since 5 May 1996) and Second Vice President (and Minister
of Economy and Finance) Rodrigo RATO FIGAREDO (since 5 May 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
note : there is also a Council of State that is the supreme
consultative organ of the government
elections: the king is a hereditary monarch; president proposed by the
king and elected by the National Assembly following legislative
elections; election last held 3 March 1996 (next to be held by NA
2000)
election results: Jose Maria AZNAR elected president; percent of
National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the king
- head of government:
- President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (since 5 May 1996);
- First Vice President Francisco ALVAREZ CASCOS Fernandez (since 5 May 1996) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Rodrigo RATO Figaredo (since 5 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government
- elections:
- the king is a hereditary monarch;
- president proposed by the king and elected by the National Assembly following legislative elections;
- election last held 3 March 1996 (next to be held by NA March 2000)
- election results:
- Jose Maria AZNAR elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975) 1975); Heir
Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the king
head of government : government: President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez
(since 5 May 1996); First Vice President Francisco ALVAREZ-CASCOS ALVAREZ CASCOSFERNANDEZ Fernandez (since 5 May 1996) and Second Vice President (and Minister
of Economy and Finance) Rodrigo RATO FIGAREDO Figaredo (since 5 May 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the presidentnote : note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme
consultative organ of the government
elections: the king is a hereditary monarch; president proposed by the
king and elected by the National Assembly following legislative
elections; election last held 3 March 1996 (next to be held by NA
March 2000)
election results: Jose Maria AZNAR elected president; percent of
National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
- head of government:
- President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (since 5 May 1996);
- First Vice President Francisco ALVAREZ CASCOS Fernandez (since 5 May 1996) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Rodrigo RATO Figaredo (since 5 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- president proposed by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly following legislative elections;
- election last held 3 March 1996 (next to be held by NA April 2000);
- vice presidents appointed by the monarch on proposal of the president
- election results:
- Jose Maria AZNAR elected president; percent of National Assembly vote--NA
chief of state: King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir
Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the king monarch, born 30 January 1968
head of government: President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez
Lopez (since 5 May 1996); First Vice President Francisco ALVAREZ CASCOS
CASCOS Fernandez (since 5 May 1996) and Second Vice President (and Minister
Minister of Economy and Finance) Rodrigo RATO Figaredo (since 5 May
1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme
consultative organ of the government
elections: the king monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; president proposed by theking monarch and elected by the National Assembly following legislative
elections; election last held 3 March 1996 (next to be held by NAMarch 2000) April 2000); vice presidents appointed by the monarch on proposal of
the president
election results: Jose Maria AZNAR elected president; percent of
National Assembly vote - NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
- head of government:
- President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (since 5 May 1996);
- First Vice President Francisco ALVAREZ CASCOS Fernandez (since 5 May 1996) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Rodrigo RATO Figaredo (since 5 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- president proposed by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly following legislative elections;
- election last held 12 March 2000 (next to be held NA 2004);
- vice presidents appointed by the monarch on proposal of the president
- election results:
- Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (PP) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 44%
chief of state: King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir
head of government: President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme
elections: the monarch is hereditary; president proposed by the3 12 March 1996 2000 (next to be held by NA
April 2000);
election results: Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (PP) elected president; percent ofvote--NA vote - 44%
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975);
- Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968 head of government: President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (since 5 May 1996);
- First Vice President Juan Jose LUCAS (since 28 February 2000) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy) Rodrigo RATO Figaredo (since 5 May 1996) cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government elections: the monarch is hereditary;
- president proposed by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly following legislative elections;
- election last held 12 March 2000 (next to be held NA March 2004);
- vice presidents appointed by the monarch on proposal of the president election results: Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (PP) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 44%
chief of state: King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968Francisco ALVAREZ CASCOS Fernandez Juan Jose LUCAS (since 5 May 1996) 28 February 2000) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Economy) Rodrigo RATO Figaredo (since 5 May 1996)
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
- head of government:
- President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (since 5 May 1996);
- First Vice President (and Minister of Interior) Mariano RAJOY (since 27 April 2000) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy) Rodrigo RATO Figaredo (since 5 May 1996)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government
- election results:
- Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (PP) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 44.54%;
- note - the Popular Party (PP) obtained an absolute majority of seats in both the Congress of Deputies and the Senate as a result of the March 2000 elections
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held 12 March 2000 (next to be held NA March 2004);
- vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
chief of state: King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
head of government: President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (since 5 May 1996); First Vice President Juan Jose LUCAS (and Minister of Interior) Mariano RAJOY (since 28 February 27 April 2000) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy) Rodrigo RATO Figaredo (since 5 May 1996)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government
election results: Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (PP) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 44.54%; note - the Popular Party (PP) obtained an absolute majority of seats in both the Congress of Deputies and the Senate as a result of the March 2000 elections
elections: the monarch is hereditary; president following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly following legislative elections; Assembly; election last held 12 March 2000 (next to be held NA March 2004); vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president election results: Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (PP) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 44%
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
- head of government:
- President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (since 5 May 1996);
- First Vice President (and Minister of Economy) Rodrigo RATO Figaredo (since 4 September 2003) and Second Vice President (and Minister of the Presidency) Javier ARENAS (since 4 September 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government
- election results:
- Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (PP) elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 44.54%;
- note - the Popular Party (PP) obtained an absolute majority of seats in both the Congress of Deputies and the Senate as a result of the March 2000 elections
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held 12 March 2000 (next to be held NA March 2004);
- vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
chief of state: King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
head of government: President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (since 5 May 1996); First Vice President (and Minister of Interior) Mariano RAJOY Economy) Rodrigo RATO Figaredo (since 27 April 2000) 4 September 2003) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy) Rodrigo RATO Figaredo the Presidency) Javier ARENAS (since 5 May 1996) 4 September 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government
election results: Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (PP) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 44.54%; note - the Popular Party (PP) obtained an absolute majority of seats in both the Congress of Deputies and the Senate as a result of the March 2000 elections
elections: the monarch is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly; election last held 12 March 2000 (next to be held NA March 2004); vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
- head of government:
- President of the Government Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004);
- First Vice President (and Minister of the Presidency) Maria Teresa FERNANDEZ DE LA VEGA(since 18 April 2004) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Pedro SOLBES (since 18 April 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held 14 March 2004 (next to be held NA March 2008);
- vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
- election results:
- Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ ZAPATERO (PSOE) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52.29%
chief of state: King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
head of government: President of the Government Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez Luis RODRIGUEZ ZAPATERO (since 5 May 1996); 17 April 2004); First Vice President (and Minister of Economy) Rodrigo RATO Figaredo (since 4 September 2003) the Presidency) Maria Teresa FERNANDEZ DE LA VEGA(since 18 April 2004) and Second Vice President (and Minister of the Presidency) Javier ARENAS Economy and Finance) Pedro SOLBES (since 4 September 2003) 18 April 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government government, but its recommendations are non-binding
election results: Jose Maria AZNAR Lopez (PP) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 44.54%; note - the Popular Party (PP) obtained an absolute majority of seats in both the Congress of Deputies and the Senate as a result of the March 2000 elections
elections: the monarch is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly; election last held 12 14 March 2000 2004 (next to be held NA March 2004); 2008); vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
election results: Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ ZAPATERO (PSOE) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52.29%
The same text in 2005 and 2006.
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
- head of government:
- President of the Government and Prime Minister Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004);
- First Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister (and Minister of the Presidency) Maria Teresa FERNANDEZ DE LA VEGA (since 18 April 2004) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Pedro SOLBES (since 18 April 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held 14 March 2004 (next to be held March 2008);
- vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
- election results:
- Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ ZAPATERO (PSOE) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52.29%
chief of state: King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
head of government: President of the Government and Prime Minister Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004); First Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister (and Minister of the Presidency) Maria Teresa FERNANDEZ DE LA VEGA(since VEGA (since 18 April 2004) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Pedro SOLBES (since 18 April 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
elections: the monarch monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly; election last held 14 March 2004 (next to be held NA March 2008); vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
election results: Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ ZAPATERO (PSOE) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52.29%
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
- head of government:
- President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004);
- First Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister (and Minister of the Presidency) Maria Teresa FERNANDEZ DE LA VEGA (since 18 April 2004) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Pedro SOLBES (since 18 April 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 14 March 2004 (next to be held in March 2008);
- vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
- election results:
- Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ ZAPATERO elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52.29%
chief of state: King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
head of government: President of the Government and Prime (Prime Minister equivalent) Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004); First Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister (and Minister of the Presidency) Maria Teresa FERNANDEZ DE LA VEGA (since 18 April 2004) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Pedro SOLBES (since 18 April 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 14 March 2004 (next to be held in March 2008); vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
election results: Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ ZAPATERO (PSOE) elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52.29%
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
- head of government:
- President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004);
- First Vice President (and Minister of the Presidency) Maria Teresa FERNANDEZ DE LA VEGA (since 18 April 2004) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Pedro SOLBES Mira (since 18 April 2004)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 9 and 11 April 2008 (next to be held in March 2012);
- vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
- election results:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO reelected President of the Government; percent of National Assembly vote - 46.94%
chief of state: King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
head of government: President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ Rodriguez ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004); First Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister (and Minister of the Presidency) Maria Teresa FERNANDEZ DE LA VEGA (since 18 April 2004) and Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Pedro SOLBES Mira (since 18 April 2004)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
elections: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 14 March 2004 9 and 11 April 2008 (next to be held in March 2008); 2012); vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
election results: Jose Luis RODRIGUEZ Rodriguez ZAPATERO elected president; reelected President of the Government; percent of National Assembly vote - 52.29% 46.94%
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
- head of government:
- President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004);
- First Vice President (and Minister of the Presidency) Maria Teresa FERNANDEZ DE LA VEGA (since 18 April 2004), Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Elena SALGADO Mendez (since 8 April 2009), and Third Vice President (and Minister of Regional Affairs) Manuel CHAVES Gonzalez (since 8 April 2009)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 9 and 11 April 2008 (next to be held in March 2012);
- vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
- election results:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO reelected President of the Government; percent of National Assembly vote - 46.94%
chief of state:
King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
head of government:
President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004); First Vice President (and Minister of the Presidency) Maria Teresa FERNANDEZ DE LA VEGA (since 18 April 2004) and 2004), Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Pedro SOLBES Mira Elena SALGADO Mendez (since 18 8 April 2004) 2009), and Third Vice President (and Minister of Regional Affairs) Manuel CHAVES Gonzalez (since 8 April 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers designated by the president
note:
there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 9 and 11 April 2008 (next to be held in March 2012); vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
election results:
Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO reelected President of the Government; percent of National Assembly vote - 46.94%
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
- head of government:
- President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004);
- First Vice President (and Minister of the Interior) Alfredo Perez RUBALCABA (since 20 October 2010), Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Elena SALGADO Mendez (since 8 April 2009), and Third Vice President (and Minister of Regional Affairs) Manuel CHAVES Gonzalez (since 8 April 2009)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers designated by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 9 and 11 April 2008 (next to be held in March 2012);
- vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
- election results:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO reelected President of the Government; percent of National Assembly vote - 46.9%
chief of state:
King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
head of government:
President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004); First Vice President (and Minister of the Presidency) Maria Teresa FERNANDEZ DE LA VEGA Interior) Alfredo Perez RUBALCABA (since 18 April 2004), 20 October 2010), Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Elena SALGADO Mendez (since 8 April 2009), and Third Vice President (and Minister of Regional Affairs) Manuel CHAVES Gonzalez (since 8 April 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers designated by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition is usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 9 and 11 April 2008 (next to be held in March 2012); vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
election results:
Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO reelected President of the Government; percent of National Assembly vote - 46.94% 46.9%
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
- head of government:
- President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004);
- First Vice President (and Minister of the Interior) Alfredo Perez RUBALCABA (since 20 October 2010), Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Elena SALGADO Mendez (since 8 April 2009), and Third Vice President (and Minister of Regional Affairs) Manuel CHAVES Gonzalez (since 8 April 2009)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers designated by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 20 November 2011 (next to be held in November 2015);
- vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
- election results:
- Mariano RAJOY elected President of the Government;
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA;
- note - RAJOY will become prime minister on 20 or 21 December 2011
chief of state:
King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
head of government:
President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004); First Vice President (and Minister of the Interior) Alfredo Perez RUBALCABA (since 20 October 2010), Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Elena SALGADO Mendez (since 8 April 2009), and Third Vice President (and Minister of Regional Affairs) Manuel CHAVES Gonzalez (since 8 April 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers designated by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 9 and 11 April 2008 20 November 2011 (next to be held in March 2012); November 2015); vice presidents appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
election results:Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO reelected Mariano RAJOY elected President of the Government; percent of National Assembly vote - 46.9% NA; note - RAJOY will become prime minister on 20 or 21 December 2011
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
- head of government:
- President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Mariano RAJOY (since 20 December 2011);
- Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Soraya Saenz de SANTAMARIA (since 22 December 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers designated by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 20 November 2011 (next to be held in November 2015);
- vice president appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
- election results:
- Mariano RAJOY elected President of the Government; percent of vote - NA
chief of state:
King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
head of government:
President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Jose Luis Rodriguez ZAPATERO (since 17 April 2004); First Vice President (and Minister of the Interior) Alfredo Perez RUBALCABA Mariano RAJOY (since 20 October 2010), Second Vice President (and Minister of Economy and Finance) Elena SALGADO Mendez (since 8 April 2009), and Third December 2011); Vice President (and Minister of Regional Affairs) Manuel CHAVES Gonzalez the President's Office) Soraya Saenz de SANTAMARIA (since 8 April 2009) 22 December 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers designated by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 20 November 2011 (next to be held in November 2015); vice presidents president appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
election results:
Mariano RAJOY elected President of the Government; percent of National Assembly vote - NA; note - RAJOY will become prime minister on 20 or 21 December 2011 NA
- chief of state:
- King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
- head of government:
- President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Mariano RAJOY (since 20 December 2011);
- Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Soraya Saenz de SANTAMARIA (since 22 December 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers designated by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 20 November 2011 (next to be held in November 2015);
- vice president and Council of Ministers are appointed by the president
- election results:
- Mariano RAJOY elected President of the Government; percent of vote - 44.62%
chief of state:
King JUAN CARLOS I (since 22 November 1975); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son of the monarch, born 30 January 1968
head of government:
President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Mariano RAJOY (since 20 December 2011); Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Soraya Saenz de SANTAMARIA (since 22 December 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers designated by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 20 November 2011 (next to be held in November 2015); vice president and Council of Ministers are appointed by the monarch on the proposal of the president
election results:
Mariano RAJOY elected President of the Government; percent of vote - NA 44.62%
- chief of state:
- King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014); Heir Apparent Princess Leonor, daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005
- head of government:
- President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Mariano RAJOY (since 20 December 2011);
- Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Soraya SAENZ DE SANTAMARIA (since 22 December 2011)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers designated by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 20 November 2011 (next to be held in November 2015);
- vice president and Council of Ministers are appointed by the president
- election results:
- Mariano RAJOY elected President of the Government; percent of National Assembly vote - 44.62%
chief of state:
King JUAN CARLOS I FELIPE VI (since 22 November 1975); 19 June 2014); Heir Apparent Prince FELIPE, son Princess Leonor, daughter of the monarch, born 30 January 1968 31 October 2005
head of government:
President of the Government (Prime Minister equivalent) Mariano RAJOY (since 20 December 2011); Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Soraya Saenz de SAENZ DE SANTAMARIA (since 22 December 2011)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers designated by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
note:
there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually proposed president by the monarch and elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 20 November 2011 (next to be held in November 2015); vice president and Council of Ministers are appointed by the president
election results:
Mariano RAJOY elected President of the Government; percent of National Assembly vote - 44.62%
- chief of state:
- King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014); Heir Apparent Princess Leonor, daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005
- head of government:
- President of the Government or Prime Minister Mariano RAJOY (since 20 December 2011);
- Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Soraya SAENZ DE SANTAMARIA (since 22 December 2011)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually proposed as president by the monarch and indirectly elected by the National Assembly;
- election last held on 20 November 2011 (next to be held in November 2015);
- vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- Mariano RAJOY (PP) elected President of the Government; percent of National Assembly vote - 44.6%
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
chief of state:
head of government:(Prime or Prime Minister equivalent) Mariano RAJOY (since 20 December 2011); Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Soraya SAENZ DE SANTAMARIA (since 22 December 2011)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or
note:
there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
elections:the leader of the majority coalition usually proposed as president by the monarch and indirectly elected by the National Assembly; election last held on 20 November 2011 (next to be held in November 2015); vice president and Council of Ministers are appointed by the president
election results:44.62% 44.6%
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- chief of state:
- King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014); Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR, Princess of Asturias, daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005
- head of government:
- President of the Government or Acting Prime Minister Mariano RAJOY (since 20 December 2011);
- Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Soraya SAENZ DE SANTAMARIA (since 22 December 2011)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes the leader of the party or coalition with the largest majority of seats as president, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies;
- election last held on 20 December 2015;
- vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president;
- note - because no party received a majority of the votes in both houses, and because the leaders of the parties with the most votes were unable to form a coalition to form a majority, new elections were held on 26 June 2016
- election results:
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
chief of state: King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014); Heir Apparent Princess Leonor, LEONOR, Princess of Asturias, daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005
head of government: President of the Government or Acting Prime Minister Mariano RAJOY (since 20 December 2011); Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Soraya SAENZ DE SANTAMARIA (since 22 December 2011)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually proposed as president by with the monarch and largest majority of seats as president, who is then indirectly elected by the National Assembly; Congress of Deputies; election last held on 20 November 2011 (next to be held in November 2015); December 2015; vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president president; note - because no party received a majority of the votes in both houses, and because the leaders of the parties with the most votes were unable to form a coalition to form a majority, new elections were held on 26 June 2016
election results: Mariano RAJOY (PP) elected President of the Government; percent of National Assembly vote - 44.6% NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- chief of state:
- King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014);
- Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR,
- Princess of Asturias,
- daughter of the monarch (born 31 October 2005)
- head of government:
- President of the Government or Prime Minister Mariano RAJOY (since 20 December 2011);
- Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Soraya SAENZ DE SANTAMARIA (since 22 December 2011)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes at president the leader of the party or coalition with the largest majority of seats, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies;
- election last held on 26 June 2016 (next to be held in June 2020);
- vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
chief of state: King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014); Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR, Princess of Asturias, daughter of the monarch, born monarch (born 31 October 2005 2005)
head of government: President of the Government or Acting Prime Minister Mariano RAJOY (since 20 December 2011); Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Soraya SAENZ DE SANTAMARIA (since 22 December 2011)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes at president the leader of the party or coalition with the largest majority of seats as president, seats, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies; election last held on 20 December 2015; 26 June 2016 (next to be held in June 2020); vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president; note - because no party received a majority of the votes in both houses, and because the leaders of the parties with the most votes were unable to form a coalition to form a majority, new elections were held on 26 June 2016 president
election results: percent of National Assembly vote - NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- chief of state:
- King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014);
- Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR,
- Princess of Asturias (daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005)
- head of government:
- President of the Government (Prime Minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ Perez-Castejon (since 2 June 2018);
- Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Maria del Carmen CALVO Poyato (since 7 June 2018);
- note - Prime Minister RAJOY was ousted in a non-confidence vote on 1 June 2018
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes as president the leader of the party or coalition with the largest majority of seats, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies;
- election last held on 26 June 2016 (next to be held in June 2020);
- vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
chief of state: King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014); Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR, Princess of Asturias, daughter Asturias (daughter of the monarch (born monarch, born 31 October 2005)
head of government: President of the Government or Prime Minister Mariano RAJOY (Prime Minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ Perez-Castejon (since 20 December 2011); 2 June 2018); Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Soraya SAENZ DE SANTAMARIA Maria del Carmen CALVO Poyato (since 22 December 2011) 7 June 2018); note - Prime Minister RAJOY was ousted in a non-confidence vote on 1 June 2018
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes at as president the leader of the party or coalition with the largest majority of seats, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies; election last held on 26 June 2016 (next to be held in June 2020); vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
election results: percent of National Assembly vote - NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- chief of state:
- King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014);
- Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR,
- Princess of Asturias (daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005)
- head of government:
- President of the Government (Prime Minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ Perez-Castejon (since 2 June 2018);
- Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Maria del Carmen CALVO Poyato (since 7 June 2018)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes as president the leader of the party or coalition with the largest majority of seats, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies;
- election last held on 28 April 2019 (next to be held on April 2022);
- vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
chief of state: King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014); Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR, Princess of Asturias (daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005)
head of government: President of the Government (Prime Minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ Perez-Castejon (since 2 June 2018); Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Maria del Carmen CALVO Poyato (since 7 June 2018); note - Prime Minister RAJOY was ousted in a non-confidence vote on 1 June 2018 2018)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes as president the leader of the party or coalition with the largest majority of seats, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies; election last held on 26 June 2016 28 April 2019 (next to be held in June 2020); on April 2022); vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
election results: percent of National Assembly vote - NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014);
- Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR,
- Princess of Asturias (daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005)
- head of government:
- President of the Government (Prime Minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ Perez-Castejon (since 2 June 2018);
- Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Maria del Carmen CALVO Poyato (since 7 June 2018)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes as president the leader of the party or coalition with the largest majority of seats, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies;
- election last held on 10 November 2019 (next to be held November 2023);
- vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
chief of state: King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014); Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR, Princess of Asturias (daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005)
head of government: President of the Government (Prime Minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ Perez-Castejon (since 2 June 2018); Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Maria del Carmen CALVO Poyato (since 7 June 2018)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes as president the leader of the party or coalition with the largest majority of seats, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies; election last held on 28 April 10 November 2019 (next to be held on April 2022); November 2023); vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
election results: percent of National Assembly vote - NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- chief of state:
- King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014);
- Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR,
- Princess of Asturias (daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005)
- head of government:
- President of the Government (Prime Minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ PEREZ-CASTEJON (since 2 June 2018);
- Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Maria del Carmen CALVO POYATO (since 7 June 2018)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes as president the leader of the party or coalition with the largest number of seats, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies;
- election last held on 10 November 2019 (next to be held November 2023);
- vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- percent of National Assembly vote - NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
chief of state: King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014); Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR, Princess of Asturias (daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005)
head of government: President of the Government (Prime Minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ Perez-Castejon PEREZ-CASTEJON (since 2 June 2018); Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Maria del Carmen CALVO Poyato POYATO (since 7 June 2018)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes as president the leader of the party or coalition with the largest majority number of seats, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies; election last held on 10 November 2019 (next to be held November 2023); vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
election results: percent of National Assembly vote - NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- chief of state:
- King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014);
- Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR,
- Princess of Asturias (daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005)
- head of government:
- President of the Government of Spain (prime minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ PEREZ-CASTEJON (since 2 June 2018);
- Vice President Nadia Maria CALVINO Santamaria (since 12 July 2021)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes as president the leader of the majority party or coalition, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies;
- election last held on 10 November 2019 (next to be held in December 2023);
- vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- Congress of Deputies vote - NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
chief of state: King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014); Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR, Princess of Asturias (daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005)
head of government: President of the Government (Prime Minister-equivalent) of Spain (prime minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ PEREZ-CASTEJON (since 2 June 2018); Vice President (and Minister of the President's Office) Nadia Maria del Carmen CALVO POYATO CALVINO Santamaria (since 7 June 2018) 12 July 2021)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes as president the leader of the majority party or coalition with the largest number of seats, coalition, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies; election last held on 10 November 2019 (next to be held November in December 2023); vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
election results: percent Congress of National Assembly Deputies vote - NA
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- chief of state:
- King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014)
- head of government:
- President of the Government of Spain (prime minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ PEREZ-CASTEJON (since 2 June 2018)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes as president the leader of the majority party or coalition, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies;
- election last held on 23 July 2023 (next to be held on 31 July 2027);
- vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- election results:
- Congress of Deputies vote - 179 to 171 (16 November 2023)
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
chief of state: King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014); Heir Apparent Princess LEONOR, Princess of Asturias (daughter of the monarch, born 31 October 2005) 2014)
head of government: President of the Government of Spain (prime minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ PEREZ-CASTEJON (since 2 June 2018); Vice President Nadia Maria CALVINO Santamaria (since 12 July 2021) 2018)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the president
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes as president the leader of the majority party or coalition, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies; election last held on 10 November 2019 23 July 2023 (next to be held in December 2023); on 31 July 2027); vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
election results: Congress of Deputies vote - NA 179 to 171 (16 November 2023)
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
- chief of state:
- King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014)
- head of government:
- President of the Government of Spain (prime minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ PEREZ-CASTEJON (since 2 June 2018)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers designated by the president
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes as president the leader of the majority party or coalition, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies;
- vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 23 July 2023
- election results:
- Congress of Deputies vote - 179 to 171 (16 November 2023)
- expected date of next election:
- 31 July 2027
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
chief of state: King FELIPE VI (since 19 June 2014)
head of government: President of the Government of Spain (prime minister-equivalent) Pedro SANCHEZ PEREZ-CASTEJON (since 2 June 2018)
cabinet: Council of Ministers designated by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the monarch usually proposes as president the leader of the majority party or coalition, who is then indirectly elected by the Congress of Deputies; election last held on 23 July 2023 (next to be held on 31 July 2027); vice president and Council of Ministers appointed by the president
most recent election date: 23 July 2023
election results: Congress of Deputies vote - 179 to 171 (16 November 2023)
expected date of next election: 31 July 2027
note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Spain: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/spain/executive-branch.