Spanish King to Open Consultations on Gov't Formation on July 26

© AFP 2023 / Angel Díaz / POOLSpanish king Felipe VI (L) welcomes reelected President of the Senate of Spain Pio Garcia-Escudero Marquez before posing for media at La Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, on July 20, 2016
Spanish king Felipe VI (L) welcomes reelected President of the Senate of Spain Pio Garcia-Escudero Marquez before posing for media at La Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, on July 20, 2016 - Sputnik International
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At least 14 politicians confirmed their participation in the first round of consultations on the issue of forming a new Spanish government on July 26, according to local media.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — King of Spain Felipe VI will open the first round of consultations with representatives of the country's political parties on the issue of forming a new government on July 26, Spanish media reported Thursday.

According to the EFE news agency, the round will end on July 28, and at least 14 politicians have confirmed their participation in the discussions.

Spanish Prime minister Mariano Rajoy gives a press Conference after meeting with Spanish King, at La Moncloa palace in Madrid on February 26, 2016. - Sputnik International
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