Political crisis in Spain; going to a new vote – La Razon (Bolivia)

The current generation of politicians in Spain makes history: for the first time in its democratic life, the Iberian country fails to agree to have a ruler. King announced he will call new elections and dissolve the current cameras. The political crisis began on 20 December 2015. That Sunday, the Spaniards went to vote and, in the end, failed to decide anything because the vote was fragmented.

The Popular Party ( PP), official acronym that currently holds power, won 123 seats, the Congress 350. Behind the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) came with 90. And, threatening the historic Spanish bipartisanship can (leftist), with 69 seats, and Citizens (liberal), was located 40.

Powers. The Spanish Constitution of 1978, Article 99 refers the powers of the King, after a vote. The dead letter of the law, in its paragraph first says: “After each renewal of the Congress of Deputies, and in other constitutional cases where appropriate, the King, after consultation with the representatives appointed by the political groups parliamentary representation, and through the Speaker of Congress, nominate a candidate for president of the Government “.

After the December vote, king Philip VI commissioned Mariano Rajoy (leader Spanish PP and current President) so that there occurs a new government. However, he declined the invitation.

At the time, Rajoy said he stepped -Regarding side to this call, but not to his bid for the presidency and did not accept the true calling: “all Spaniards tell them today (January 22, 2016) I do not have the votes and therefore makes no sense to go there for the sole purposes that start running within two months that gives the Spanish Constitution “, as quoted by the newspaper El Mundo.

the King, as guaranteed in the Constitution decided to convene Pedro Sánchez, of the PSOE, according to the government. In March, twice the socialist received a resounding rejection of his proposal. In the past, Sanchez won 131 votes in favor and 219 against

A defeated Sanchez came to testify. “In a democracy one is what voting and today Mr. Iglesias (leader We can) has betrayed the voters who voted for Podemos change. It is ultimately responsible for today Rajoy (PP) remains Prime Minister “.

He promised to get consensus to reach a new election and being sworn in President. Failure. From then until now, been almost 60 days, were no more successful approaches among political leaders.

Article 99 of the Constitution, in its fifth paragraph sets a deadline to uncertainty: May 2. That is two months after the first investiture (failed). So, last week Felipe VI has made the decision to call new elections. And these would be held in the Spanish summer. “It was clear that, to form a government, had to agree, that was the mandate of the polls,” Rajoy said upon hearing the decision of the monarch. Now, the parties seek exactly that consensus. The situation seems to not change too much. Two surveys of the daily El Mundo and El Pais are already predicting a similar scenario for June. So the situation would be repeated and Spain continue making history.

Legal Attribution of Philip VI

paragraph 5 of Article 99 of the Constitution of Spain states:” If within a period of two months from the first investiture vote no candidate has obtained the confidence of Congress, the King shall dissolve both Houses and call new elections with the endorsement of the President of Congress. “

key points for the election

Voting

They won the PP and the PSOE

– in the elections of December 20, 2015, the Popular Party won 123 seats of the 350 Congress, the Spanish Socialist Workers Party won 90 –

New

we can and Citizens

– Two new parties won significant support in Spain: we can (left), with 69 seats, and Citizens ( liberal), 40.

Agreement

Citizens and PSOE

– there was only one agreement: Citizens signed a pact with PSOE for the investiture of Pedro Sanchez as Prime Minister. The vote of both reached.

Time

May 2

– On Tuesday, two months have passed since the failed investiture of the leader of the PSOE, Pedro Sánchez. Therefore, King Philip VI called for new Spanish elections.

Call

the call of the King

– with the failure of the negotiations of the leaders political, Felipe VI and announced last week he will call new elections.

Date

June 26

– new elections are scheduled for June 26, the first possible date under constitutional deadlines and last before the start vacation this summer.