Mariano Rajoy
C- Birthday
- March 27, 1955
- Age
- 70
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $3M
About
Mariano Rajoy Brey is a Spanish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 2011 to 2018. A prominent member of the People's Party, he also held the position of the party's president from 2004 to 2018. Rajoy holds the record for being the longest-serving politician in the Spanish government since the transition to democracy, having served continuously in ministerial offices from 1996 to 2004 and again from 2011 to 2018.
Career Timeline
Ministerial Roles Begin
Rajoy begins serving in various ministerial roles under Prime Minister José María Aznar.
Leads People's Party
He becomes the leader of the People's Party, positioning himself as a key figure in Spanish politics.
Becomes Prime Minister
Rajoy becomes Prime Minister of Spain amidst the Eurozone crisis.
Implements Austerity Measures
His government implements austerity measures to address the economic crisis, facing public opposition.
Catalan Independence Crisis
Rajoy confronts the Catalan independence movement, leading to a major political crisis in Spain.
Ousted in No-Confidence Vote
Rajoy is ousted from office through a vote of no confidence, ending his tenure as Prime Minister.
Less Active Politically
Rajoy maintains a lower profile after leaving office, with limited involvement in active politics.
