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The King Philip VI of Spain on Tuesday began a round of meetings with leaders of political parties to designate one of them to try to form government and avoid third elections after seven months of political deadlock. However, none of the candidates seemed to have enough support in Parliament for it

“I found the head of more concerned State on the previous occasion,” said the deputy Pedro Quevedo party regional New Canarias, the first to be received by king Tuesday

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Traditionally, the king of Spain invites the winner of the election to form a government, but may consult with other leaders if it is determined that they can forge a stable coalition.

Quevedo ruled out using the vote his party to support Rajoy, believing that is not seriously seeking support, but maneuvering with a view to convening a third elections that give more seats in Parliament.

The meeting will end on Thursday, when the King of Spain hosts the leaders of the most popular parties, ending with the Prime Minister in office, Mariano Rajoy.

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– Fragmentation –

the first legislative elections in Spain, organized December 20, left a fragmented Congress with four major political parties. the Popular party (PP) of Rajoy, the socialist party PSOE, the radical left can and centrist Citizens

These formations were unable to reach a government agreement and since then the country is headed on an interim basis by Rajoy, in power since late 2011, with very limited powers.

paralysis forced the monarch to call new elections on June 26. But the balance of forces was similar: the PP got 14 deputies more but with only 137 seats out of 350 are bound to find allies to govern

For now, only has abstention Citizens insufficient to be. vested

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conservatives and socialists, who have ruled Spain during the last three decades , blame each other for the paralysis and the risk of a third election.

the socialists, with 85 seats, could allow a conservative minority government with one abstention but for now reject it, although some leaders are favorable.

most parties agree that Spain needs a strong government to improve the economy and face internal challenges, such as craving independence of Catalonia.

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Source: AFP / AP