Spain has first coalition government in decades
(VOVWORLD) - Pedro Sanchez was sworn in as prime minister on Wednesday becoming head of Spain's first coalition government since 1975.
 Spain's reelected prime minister Pedro Sanchez (R) talks with Spain's King Felipe VI, after taking the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony at the Zarzuela Palace in Madrid on January 8, 2020. (Photo: AFP) |
He took the oath before King Felipe VI a day after being confirmed in parliament and will take office as head of a minority coalition government with the radical left wing Podemos.
In a brief televised appearance at the Zarzuela Palace, Sanchez swore to uphold the constitution. He will now focus on consolidating his government, with the line-up to be announced next week, party sources said.