Seven Years After: Spain Remembers Historic No-Confidence Vote

On June 1st, 2018, Spain made history with its first successful motion of no confidence, ousting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and installing Pedro Sánchez in his place. This event marked a significant shift in Spanish politics. The video from Onda Cero offers a compelling visual record of the day's events. One politician is quoted as saying, "It's unacceptable that the Prime Minister's seat was occupied by a handbag." Another commented on Sánchez's determination to become president. The video also shows King Felipe VI observing the proceedings, adding a layer of symbolic importance to the event. This motion of no confidence highlighted the fragility of government stability and the power of parliamentary processes in shaping national leadership.