Second government of Mariano Rajoy facts for kids

Quick facts for kids 2nd government of Mariano Rajoy
Government of Spain
2016–2018
The government in November 2016 (top) and March 2018 (bottom).
Date formed	4 November 2016
Date dissolved	7 June 2018
People and organisations
Monarch	Felipe VI
Prime Minister	Mariano Rajoy
Deputy Prime Minister	Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría
No. of ministers	13
Total no. of members	14
Member party	PP
Status in legislature	Minority government
Opposition party	PSOE
Opposition leader	Pedro Sánchez (2017–2018)
History
Election(s)	2016 general election
Legislature term(s)	12th Cortes Generales
Budget(s)	2017, 2018
Incoming formation	2015–2016 government formation
Outgoing formation	2018 vote of no confidence
Predecessor	Rajoy I
Successor	Sánchez I

The second government of Mariano Rajoy was formed on 4 November 2016. This happened after he was chosen as Prime Minister of Spain by the Congress of Deputies. His political party, the People's Party (PP), won the most votes in the 2016 Spanish general election.

This government followed Rajoy's first government. It was the official Government of Spain from November 4, 2016, until June 7, 2018. The cabinet included members from the PP and some independent politicians. It ended on June 1, 2018, when a special vote of no confidence against Rajoy succeeded. The government continued to work in a temporary role until Pedro Sánchez's new government took over.

How the Government Was Formed

To become Prime Minister, a candidate needs enough votes from the Congress of Deputies. This process is called an investiture vote. Mariano Rajoy needed to win this vote to form his second government.

The Investiture Vote for Mariano Rajoy

The vote happened in two stages. The first vote was on October 27, 2016. Rajoy needed 176 votes out of 350 to win. He did not get enough votes in this first round.

The second vote took place on October 29, 2016. For this vote, he only needed a simple majority, meaning more "Yes" votes than "No" votes. He received 170 "Yes" votes. Many members of the PSOE chose to abstain (not vote "Yes" or "No"). This allowed Rajoy to win the vote and form his government.

Investiture Vote Mariano Rajoy (PP)
Ballot →		27 October 2016	29 October 2016
Required majority →		176 out of 350 N	Simple Y
	Yes Votes • PP (134) • C's (32) • UPN (2) • CCa (1) • FAC (1)	170 / 350	170 / 350
	No Votes • PSOE (84) (15 on 29 Oct) • UP–ECP–EM (67) • ERC (9) • PDeCAT (8) • PNV (5) • Compromís (4) • EH Bildu (2) • NCa (1)	180 / 350	111 / 350
	Abstentions • PSOE (68) (on 29 Oct)	0 / 350	68 / 350
	Absentees • PSOE (1) (on 29 Oct)	0 / 350	1 / 350
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Changes in the Cabinet

There was only one change in Rajoy's second government. This happened on March 8, 2018. Luis de Guindos left his role as Minister of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness. He became the Vice President of the European Central Bank. Román Escolano took over his position as minister.

Ministers in the Government

The government was made up of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister, and 13 other ministers. Each minister was in charge of a specific government department. The government also had a spokesperson.

Important People in the Government

This section lists some of the key people who worked in Mariano Rajoy's second government. These individuals held important roles in different government offices and ministries.

Prime Minister's Office

The Prime Minister's Office is the main office that supports the Prime Minister. It helps with many important tasks.

Office	Portrait	Name	Took office	Left office	Party			Ref.
Prime Minister		Mariano Rajoy	31 October 2016	1 June 2018			PP
Deputy Prime Minister		Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría	4 November 2016	7 June 2018			PP
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation This ministry handles Spain's relationships with other countries around the world. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Alfonso Dastis 4 November 2016 7 June 2018 PP (Independent) Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice is in charge of the legal system and laws in Spain. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Minister of Justice Rafael Catalá 4 November 2016 7 June 2018 PP Ministry of Defence This ministry is responsible for Spain's military and national security. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Minister of Defence María Dolores de Cospedal 4 November 2016 7 June 2018 PP Ministry of Finance and Civil Service This ministry manages the country's money, taxes, and public services. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Minister of Finance and Civil Service Cristóbal Montoro 4 November 2016 7 June 2018 PP Ministry of the Interior This ministry is responsible for public safety, police, and internal security. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Minister of the Interior Juan Ignacio Zoido 4 November 2016 7 June 2018 PP Ministry of Development This ministry manages public works, transportation, and housing projects. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Minister of Development Íñigo de la Serna 4 November 2016 7 June 2018 PP Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports This ministry oversees education, cultural activities, and sports in Spain. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Minister of Education, Culture and Sports Íñigo Méndez de Vigo 4 November 2016 7 June 2018 PP Ministry of Employment and Social Security This ministry deals with jobs, workers' rights, and social welfare programs. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Minister of Employment and Social Security Fátima Báñez 4 November 2016 7 June 2018 PP Ministry of Energy, Tourism and Digital Agenda This ministry focuses on energy, promoting tourism, and digital technology. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Minister of Energy, Tourism and Digital Agenda Álvaro Nadal 4 November 2016 7 June 2018 PP Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment This ministry handles farming, fishing, food safety, and protecting the environment. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment Isabel García Tejerina 4 November 2016 7 June 2018 PP Ministry of the Presidency and for Territorial Administrations This ministry helps coordinate the government's work and its relationship with different regions of Spain. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Minister of the Presidency and for Territorial Administrations Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría 4 November 2016 7 June 2018 PP Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness This ministry works on the country's economy, supporting industries, and making businesses competitive. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Minister of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness Luis de Guindos 4 November 2016 8 March 2018 PP (Independent) Román Escolano 8 March 2018 7 June 2018 PP (Independent) Ministry of Health, Social Services and Equality This ministry focuses on public health, social support, and promoting equality for everyone. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Minister of Health, Social Services and Equality Dolors Montserrat 4 November 2016 7 June 2018 PP Spokesperson of the Government The Spokesperson of the Government shares important information and decisions from the government to the public. Office Portrait Name Took office Left office Party Ref. Spokesperson of the Government Íñigo Méndez de Vigo 4 November 2016 7 June 2018 PP See also In Spanish: Segundo Gobierno Rajoy para niños