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	Prime Minister - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The post of prime minister is one which may be encountered both in constitutional monarchies (such as Belgium, Denmark, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the United Kingdom), and in republics in which the head of state is an elected (such as France) or unelected official (such as Germany) with varying degrees of real power.
		Contrary to popular and journalistic myth, most prime ministers in parliamentary systems are not appointed for a specific term of office and in effect may remain in power through a number of elections and parliaments.
		In many cases, though commonly used, "prime minister" is not the official title of the office-holder; the Spanish prime minister is the President of the Government (Presidente del Gobierno).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prime_Minister (1464 words)

	Prime Minister (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		In parliamentary systems like the British Westminster system, the prime minister is the head of the government while the position of head of state is largely ceremonial.
		The post of prime minister is one which may be encountered both in constitutional monarchies (such as Belgium, Denmark, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the United Kingdom), and in republics in which the head of state is an elected or unelected official with varying degrees of real power.
		In many cases, though commonly used, "prime minister" is not the official title of the office-holder; the British prime minister is (usually) "First Lord of the Treasury and Minister for the Civil Service", and the Spanish prime minister is the "President of the Government" (Presidente del Gobierno).
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/P/Prime-Minister.htm (1254 words)

	Press Conference with the Spanish Prime Minister
		Prime Minister Tony Blair today welcomed a proposal from the Spanish Government for an 'alliance of civilisations' to combat the scourge of terrorism.
		Can I welcome Prime Minister Zapatero here and firstly say to him how grateful we were for not just the strong expressions of sympathy from Spain to Britain after the attacks in London, but also for the practical help that the Spanish police and authorities gave us.
		Prime Minister, given all the anti-terror measures that you are considering, do you agree that it is too easy to respond to the terrorism in a way which undermines commitment to our most deeply held values and convictions, and cheapens our right to call ourselves a civilised nation.
	www.number-10.gov.uk /output/Page8011.asp (2393 words)

	Georgetown University: Spanish Prime Minister Recalls Years in Government
		In his new memoir, Aznar: Eight Years as Prime Minister, Distinguished Scholar in the Practice of Global Leadership at Georgetown University and Former Prime Minister of the Government of Spain José María Aznar, reflects on his tenure as head of Government.
		José María Aznar was born in Madrid in 1953 and served as Prime Minister between 1996 and 2004.
		Prime Minister Aznar joined the faculty at Georgetown in Fall 2004, where he teaches seminars on contemporary European politics and trans-Atlantic relationships in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service.
	explore.georgetown.edu /news?ID=2063 (413 words)

	New Spanish liberalism at odds with Catholic past - World - www.theage.com.au
		Perhaps it was not unusual in liberal Europe that Ana Botella, a devout Catholic and wife of the former prime minister Jose Maria Aznar, should openly tell reporters while her husband was still in power that "it doesn't matter if someone has one or two or three or four affairs".
		The Spanish church opposed Spain's 1978 constitution, which cemented Spain's return to democracy, on the grounds that it neglected to acknowledge the sovereignty of God and opened the path to divorce, birth control and a host of other social evils.
		Publicly reprimanding the Spanish Prime Minister, the pontiff spoke of Spain's "increasing contempt for and ignorance of religious matters".
	www.theage.com.au /news/World/New-Spanish-liberalism-at-odds-with-Catholic-past/2005/03/04/1109700676188.html (1134 words)

	The Chancellery of the Prime Minister (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Both prime ministers agreed that the role of Ireland, which assumed duty Presidency over the EU as of January, is to formulate proposals.
		During their talks, the Prime Ministers were accompanied by, among others, Włodzimierz Cimoszewicz and Ana Palacio, Foreign Ministers of Poland and Spain; Tadeusz Iwiński, Secretary of State in the Chancellery of the Prime Minister; Grażyna Bernatowicz, Polish ambassador to Spain, and Miguel Angel Navarro Portera, Spanish ambassador to Poland.
		The Spanish Prime Minister was awarded for consistently supporting Poland in negotiations with the European Union, for close political and economic cooperation between Poland and Spain, for a growth in trade between our countries, for a rise in Spanish investments in Poland, and for the friendship he has displayed towards Poland and the Poles.
	www.kprm.gov.pl /english/2130_6127.htm (1281 words)

	CNN.com - Spanish PM in surprise Iraq visit - Dec. 20, 2003
		Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar made a brief, whirlwind visit to 1,300 Spanish peacekeeping troops in southern Iraq Saturday In a morale-boosting show of support.
		The prime minister and a 17-member delegation traveled to Spain's main base of Diwaniyah, the Spanish news agency EFE reported, a city about 100 miles south of Baghdad.
		The Spanish combat-trained forces are stationed in the Polish-controlled sector south of Baghdad.
	www.cnn.com /2003/WORLD/europe/12/20/sprj.irq.aznar (573 words)

	Spanish prime minister meets with Syrian, Spanish businessmen
		Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar on Monday in Damascus met with several businessmen and trade and economic activists in Syria and Spain.
		The Syrian prime minister said that Aznar's visit to Damascus falls in the course of the mutual desire shared between the two countries to develop cooperation between Syria and Spain.
		The Syrian prime minister added that it was agreed to set up a joint ministerial committee between the two countries.
	www.arabicnews.com /ansub/Daily/Day/990720/1999072012.html (380 words)

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		Spanish Prime Minister Aznar said he is certain terrorists planned the Madrid bombings a few days before the Spanish election in order to affect the outcome.
		Analysts say Spanish voters reacted to the tragedy of the terrorist attacks and the government's initial attempt to pin the blame solely on the Basque terrorist group, ETA.
		But, he told Spanish television Sunday he has ordered Spanish troops to be withdrawn as soon as possible, because he said it is unlikely that a U.N. resolution meeting his conditions will be adopted in time.
	quickstart.clari.net /voa/art/gt/C165D517-659A-47C4-8F61B8A26511AC03.html (560 words)

	CNN.com - Bush lobbies Spanish prime minister - November 28, 2001
		Spanish officials say European Union directives prevent the detainees' extradition anywhere they would face a death penalty or trial by military court.
		Speaking Monday of his session with the Spanish prime minister, Bush said he looked forward to explaining why he made the decision on military courts.
		Defense Minister Frederico Trillo told parliament on Monday that he was committing 13 transport planes, including half the Spanish air force's Hercules C-130s, to take humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.
	archives.cnn.com /2001/US/11/28/ret.aznar.bush.1303 (486 words)

	Prime Minister's Speeches - 2003 - Press Conference with Spanish Prime Minister
		We want peace and security for all and we know that everyone's peace and security requires steps for legality and not violation and we know that the responsibility is fully in the hands of those who have to prove and have not yet proven to comply with the UN Security Council Resolutions.
		First of all, can I extend my thanks to Prime Minister Aznar for welcoming me here in Spain and say how pleased I am that we are in complete agreement as to the right way forward to deal with this issue.
		And I agree entirely also with Prime Minister Aznar, no-one wants conflict in this situation, but we also have a duty to protect our people in a world that is threatened not just by international terrorism, but also by the issue of mass destruction and their proliferation.
	www.pm.gov.uk /output/Page1768.asp (651 words)

	POLITICS: Spanish Prime Minister Advocates an Alliance for Peace
		Many analysts believe that it was Aznar's decision to send Spanish troops to Iraq despite broad public opposition to the war that led to his electoral defeat by Zapatero in March.
		He refuted the former prime minister's theory that the so-called Western world is under attack, or has been in other eras, and emphasised that since the 16th century, it is the West that has sought to dominate the rest of the world, "with its technology, armies and ideology."
		Speaking to the press, Llamazares described the Spanish leader's remarks as "necessary and thought-provoking", as opposed to the "overheated and unacceptable" declarations made by Bush.
	www.ipsnews.net /africa/interna.asp?idnews=25583 (1379 words)

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		Bulgarian Prime Minister Ivan Kostov said that the problem will be settled through a debt for equity swap.
		The Spanish Prime Minister said that his country has already taken steps seeking relaxation of the visa requirements for Bulgarians in the Schengen countries.
		Prime Minister Aznar reiterated the support of his country for Bulgaria's efforts to join the European Union and NATO and said that the process will consume much time.
	www.b-info.com /places/Bulgaria/news/98-07/jul21b.bta (1786 words)

	The Spanish Prime Minister, Jose Maria Aznar, faces 91% opposition to war : SF Indymedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Spanish prime minister, Jose Maria Aznar, the third man on the international stage beside George Bush and Tony Blair in the run-up to war, was staring at political disaster yesterday as anti-war demonstrations spread and opinion polls revealed 91% of Spaniards against the war.
		Ministers are now shadowed by groups of protesters.
		Prime minister Silvio Berlusconi had promised that Italy would not be used as a launching pad for attacks on Iraq.
	sf.indymedia.org /mail.php?id=1592588 (600 words)

	Press Conference with Prime Minister Zapatero of Spain
		With regard to the European Constitution, the Spanish Government's position is clearly in favour of having a constitutional treaty in the month of June.
		The position of the Spanish Government regarding what happens in the United Nations and the possible Resolution is a constructive and favoured one.
		The wish of the Spanish Government is that the sovereignty process goes as fast as possible, that the territorial integrity of Iraq is guaranteed and that the Iraqi people may also as soon as possible have their own election process, and that the military forces that are still there remain for the shortest possible time.
	www.pm.gov.uk /output/page5902.asp (1688 words)

	Prime Minister's Speeches - 2002 - Press conference with Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar
		Prime Minister, can I ask you whether you think it was right for Cherie to talk about the lack of hope of suicide bombers without talking about all those Israelis who died today?
		This is a question for the two Prime Ministers.
		The Foreign Ministers are meeting regularly on it, but today frankly our conversation obviously was concentrated on the Seville Summit.
	www.tendowningstreet.gov.uk /output/Page1718.asp (923 words)

	Dar Al Hayat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Spanish and international public opinion was divided over the visit of Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar to Libya.
		Before the questions asked by the international media or those of analysts, we find that the Spanish prime minister's attitude was positive as far as Spain's interests and true at the personal level.
		It seems that the only thing General Gadhafi did not accept is the normalization with Israel, for the Spanish prime minister avoided, at least openly, talking about this issue including holding a European and Middle East conference similar to Barcelona II, in addition to his host's opinion on the peace process, except regarding the Roadmap.
	english.daralhayat.com /opinion/09-2003/Article-20030929-ec6f99b9-c0a8-01ed-006f-3ccd0f511929/story.html (959 words)

	PM welcomes 'alliance of civilisations' plan
		"We discussed the proposal that the Spanish Prime Minister has made for what he calls an alliance of civilisations, which is the idea that we join together, our countries with Muslim countries.
		Mr Blair said his lunchtime discussions with the Spanish Prime Minister covered a range of security issues.
		The Prime Minister held talks with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, earlier in the day.
	www.number-10.gov.uk /output/Page8008.asp (255 words)

	Spanish PM Vows to Catch Bombers \| Current Affairs \| Deutsche Welle \| 11.03.2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar has vowed to catch those responsible for the Madrid train bombings Thursday morning that killed 190 and injured more than 1,240.
		Spanish National Radio quoted witnesses saying they saw people lying on the ground and train cars ripped open.
		Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar called for nationwide protests against the Basque separatist group ETA in the wake of deadly train bombings that left 190 dead and more than 1,240 wounded.
	www.dw-world.de /english/0,3367,1430_A_1138854_1_A,00.html (1162 words)

	Spanish Prime Minister Aznar spearheads drive to deregulate Europe's economies
		Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar and his British counterpart Tony Blair held discussions over the weekend in Madrid on pushing through measures to deregulate Europe's economies and open them to international investors.
		At a gathering in Italy of representatives of Spanish and Italian corporations earlier this month, Aznar bluntly stated that if Europe wishes to close the gap with the USA over employment and competitiveness, “the modernisation of our system of social protection is unavoidable”.
		To this end, Aznar is presently involved in talks with unions and employers for a renewal of the 1997 Pact to pave the way for implementing this strategy—a measure that the unions have already indicated they will comply with.
	www.wsws.org /articles/2000/nov2000/spa-n01_prn.shtml (1167 words)

	Incoming Spanish Prime Minister Zapaterio refuses to OK rotation of Spanish troops. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		SPANISH troops scheduled to relieve those deployed in Iraq were held up at Zaragoza Airport on Monday due to a political challenge between the new government and the acting PP government.
		A Prime Minister in his early 40's is pushing the limit but this guy acts with the maturity of someone in his early 20's.
		Pity the brave non-commie, non-cowardly, pro-freedom Spanish people who either a) were smart enough to vote correctly in the first place, or b) are now sorry they were duped into losing their head and voting Commmie Coward EuroTrash in the heat of the moment.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1110931/posts (2739 words)

	BBC ON THIS DAY \| 20 \| 1973: Spanish prime minister assassinated
		The Spanish Prime Minister, Admiral Luis Carrero Blanco, has been killed in a car bomb attack in Madrid.
		The prime minister's death came 15 minutes before the start of a trial involving 10 of Spain's leading opponents of the Franco regime, one of them a Roman Catholic priest.
		Commentators said the admiral's death must be seen in the context of this controversial trial and against the backdrop of his staunch support of General Franco's regime.
	news.bbc.co.uk /onthisday/hi/dates/stories/december/20/newsid_2539000/2539129.stm (481 words)

	News -- Spanish Prime Minister Aznar Will Join SFS
		As prime minister, Aznar helped shape the European Union and during his presidency Spain enjoyed the largest economic growth in its recent history.
		It will be a privilege for me to join the faculty of this world-class institution in the fields of international relations and political studies,” Aznar said in a university press release.
		Aznar was elected to lead the Spanish government in May 1996 and was overwhelmingly re-elected in 2000.
	www.thehoya.com /news/040604/news4.cfm (354 words)

	Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero defends sale of weapons to Venezuela (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		It has emerged that Spain and Venezuela have signed seven agreements during the visit of Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero to Venezuela to attend a 4-Nation summit.
		Defending himself from a vicious attack on the part of Spanish opposition party Partido Popular (PP), Rodriguez Zapatero insists that the weapons Venezuela is purchasing from Spain are not for war but peace.
		The Spanish Prime Minister points out that Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has been positive about the purchase because the goods will help in the war on matters that affects both countries.
	www.vheadline.com /printer_news.asp?id=28939 (245 words)

	Scotsman.com News - International - Tough job ahead for new Spanish Prime Minister (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		He joined the Socialist Party at the age of 18 and rose quickly through the ranks after it won power in 1982 under Felipe Gonzalez, its charismatic former prime minister and one of Mr Zapatero’s heroes.
		Ironically, Mr Gonzalez, who held power for 14 years until he was ousted by Jose Maria Aznar amid corruption scandals, was one of Mr Zapatero’s most outspoken critics in his early days as party leader when his moderation angered many in a party baying for blood.
		But critics say the new prime minister lacks the killer instinct and point to his failure while opposition leader to capitalise on a string of unpopular moves by the PP, including a bungled labour reform, an oil spill and the war in Iraq.
	news.scotsman.com /international.cfm?id=304022004 (821 words)

	Iran President, Spanish prime minister hold joint press conference
		The Spanish prime minister said the two countries would announce joint undertakings to upgrade economic relations and launch joint campaign against drug trafficking.
		IRIB reporter asked the president whether he discussed regional issues with the Spanish prime minister, the president said, "In this round of talks we discussed general issues, but we will go to details in the next round of talks tonight.
		The prime minister said a golden opportunity now at hand should be utilized to cement ties.
	www.payvand.com /news/00/oct/1101.html (850 words)

	NPR : Spanish Prime Minister to Withdraw Troops from Iraq
		NPR.org, April 18, 2004 · The new prime minister of Spain says his nation's 1,300 troops will be removed from Iraq as soon as possible.
		Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero says he's not convinced the United Nations will be able to assume control of Iraq by a June 30 deadline.
		Eleven Spanish soldiers have died in the Iraq conflict.
	www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=1842103 (173 words)

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