Overview
- Mariano Rajoy appeared on Antena 3’s El Hormiguero on November 13 to present his book El arte de gobernar, which gathers lessons from his time in office and reflections on leadership.
- He argued that Spain faces three core problems: a government unable to govern without a budget, constant conflict over the justice system and an unprecedented level of political polarization.
- Rajoy framed the Partido Popular as the only force rejecting extremism and appealed for a return to moderate, sensible politics.
- Asked about Carlos Mazón, he said the former regional leader “knew how to leave,” and expressed discomfort with continued demonstrations, asking what more protesters want after the resignation.
- Citing legal obligations, he said Council of Ministers debates should not be disclosed, and on the case of prosecutor general Álvaro García Ortiz he urged that the Supreme Court’s eventual ruling be respected.