Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy took his oath Monday as leader of Spain's new conservative government — an administration that is in a minority in parliament and could have difficulty passing laws. During the vote on Saturday, thousands gathered on the streets outside the Congress building to protest what they considered to be an illegitimate investiture, as Mr. Rajoy did not receive a majority of votes from the Spanish people or Congress.
The Spanish Parliament votes to allow Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to lead a People's Party minority government after a ten month interregnum.