The King proposed the socialist Sanchez as president of the Spanish Government

USPA NEWS - King Philip IV of Spain commissioned the Socialist Pedro Sanchez for Government formation after two rounds of consultations with the leaders of parties represented in Parliament and the acting Prime Minister, the conservative Mariano Rajoy, admitted again that no support to continue in office.

Philip VI received the Secretary General of the Socialist Party (PSOE), Pedro Sanchez, and the conservative leader and acting Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, on Tuesday. Rajoy latter informed the King that continues to lack the necessary support to opt for re-election, while the socialist Pedro Sanchez told the King his willingness to try to form a Government if Philip VI would charge. And the King did, because the Socialist leader is likely to form a left front in Parliament to enable rule.

But for that, now it opens a period of negotiations with all parties, including the conservative Popular Party, Pedro Sanchez estimated that can continue for a month. Upon designation, the socialist candidate appeared at a press conference in Parliament, where he criticized Mariano Rajoy for rejecting the nomination and warned its potential partners of Government that they should first discuss policies and, ultimately, cast charges. “Is not time of assets but time of solutions,“ said the candidate.

Pedro Sanchez insisted his Government program, which focuses on job creation, economic recovery and reform of the Constitution. He also announced that he will propose "a great educational pact, science and culture." And he sent a message to conservative voters: "Let no one have any doubt: the Socialist Government will defend the unity of Spain," he said. With these objectives, Pedro Sanchez said he would work "without new fronts," talking to everyone for the formation of "a progressive Government and change."

"We hope that, in matters of State, if the Popular Party is in opposition, have the same loyalty he has shown to the Socialist Party," he said and announced that he will speak with the Popular Party, whose support is essential to address reform Constitution. And he said knowing the difficulties looming. "I am well aware of the challenge that I face," he said. "I know the difficulties, but throughout my life I have never forgotten what he wrote Cervantes: for any evil there is always a remedy."