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First government of José María Aznar
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The first government of José María Aznar was formed on 6 May 1996, following the latter's election as Prime Minister of Spain by the Congress of Deputies on 4 May and his swearing-in on 5 May, as a result of the People's Party (PP) emerging as the largest parliamentary force at the 1996 Spanish general election.[1] It succeeded the fourth González government and was the Government of Spain from 6 May 1996 to 28 April 2000, a total of 1,453 days, or 3 years, 11 months and 22 days.
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![]() Government of Spain | |
1996–2000 | |
The government in May 1996 (top) and April 1999 (bottom). | |
Date formed | 6 May 1996 |
Date dissolved | 28 April 2000 |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | Juan Carlos I |
Prime Minister | José María Aznar |
Deputy Prime Ministers | Francisco Álvarez-Cascos1st, Rodrigo Rato2nd |
No. of ministers | 15[lower-alpha 1] |
Total no. of members | 19[lower-alpha 1] |
Member party | PP |
Status in legislature | Minority government |
Opposition party | PSOE |
Opposition leader | Felipe González (1996–1997) Joaquín Almunia (1997–1998) Josep Borrell (1998–1999) Joaquín Almunia (1999–2000) |
History | |
Election | 1996 general election |
Outgoing election | 2000 general election |
Legislature term | 6th Cortes Generales |
Budget | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Predecessor | González IV |
Successor | Aznar II |
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The cabinet comprised members of the PP and a number of independents.[2][3][4][5] It was automatically dismissed on 13 March 2000 as a consequence of the 2000 general election, but remained in acting capacity until the next government was sworn in.[6][7]