First government of José María Aznar

1st government of José María Aznar

Government of Spain
1996–2000
The government in May 1996 (top) and April 1999 (bottom).
Date formed6 May 1996
Date dissolved28 April 2000
People and organisations
MonarchJuan Carlos I
Prime MinisterJosé María Aznar
Deputy Prime MinistersFrancisco Álvarez-Cascos1st, Rodrigo Rato2nd
No. of ministers15
Total no. of members19
Member party  PP
Status in legislatureMinority government
Opposition party  PSOE
Opposition leaderFelipe González (1996–1997)
Joaquín Almunia (1997–1998)
Josep Borrell (1998–1999)
Joaquín Almunia (1999–2000)
History
Election1996 general election
Outgoing election2000 general election
Legislature term6th Cortes Generales
Budget1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
PredecessorGonzález IV
SuccessorAznar II

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. 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.

The cabinet comprised members of the PP and a number of independents. 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.

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