Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is a Spanish lawyer and politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Spain from 2011 to 2018 under President Mariano Rajoy. She is known for her significant contributions to the Popular Party (PP) and has held various ministerial positions, making her one of the most prominent female figures in Spanish politics. Sáenz de Santamaría has been recognized for her role in government reforms and her ability to navigate complex political landscapes.
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The articulated discourse of Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is remembered with nostalgia.
O me voy de España o me suicido, la gramática del nuevo PP | Ideas
Spain· 2025-11-08
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría was mentioned as the former Deputy Prime Minister whom Gómez Iglesias impersonated.
El Supremo rebaja la condena al ‘Pequeño Nicolás’ por hacerse pasar por miembro del CNI y de Casa Real | EspañaSpain· 2025-10-30
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, the former vice president, discussed the need for increased defense investments to uphold democratic values.
El foro del bipartidismo clásico debate con el Rey el nuevo “desorden mundial” | EspañaSpain· 2025-10-03
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría was the Deputy Prime Minister who collaborated closely with Montoro.
Perfil | Montoro, el impopular hombre de los ajustes ahora salpicado por el escándalo | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-18
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría was a favorite candidate in the PP leadership race.
20 años de congresos del PP: Del amago de Esperanza Aguirre a la defenestración de Casado | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-04
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría was the candidate favored by the bases in the 2018 congress, but Pablo Casado won due to the votes of the compromisarios.
Ayuso dará la batalla de las primarias para tener “garantías” de que se respeta el voto de las bases | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-19
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría was the most voted among party members in a previous election but lost to Pablo Casado.
Feijóo clama en la calle por elecciones en plena pugna con Ayuso por el rumbo ideológico del partido | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-08
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría had won among the militancy in the previous congress before Pablo Casado's election.
Ayuso defiende el modelo de primarias para escoger al líder del PP, contrario al que promueve Feijóo | EspañaSpain· 2025-06-08
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is a former vice president of the government referenced in discussions of political harassment.
El mercado del odio: métodos y aliados de los acosadores de políticos y periodistas | EspañaSpain· 2025-05-25
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría was defeated by Pablo Casado in the 2018 election for party leadership.
Un exdirigente del PP valenciano intentará disputar a Feijóo las primarias por el liderazgo del partido: El exdirigente del PP valenciano que quiere enfrentarse a Feijóo en el congreso: “Las bases prefieren a Ayuso” | EspañaSpain· 2025-05-20
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría was a candidate for the PP presidency in 2018, which led to a controversial decision by the compromisarios.
Feijóo reabre el debate sobre el rumbo ideológico del PP | EspañaSpain· 2025-05-13
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría was involved in a notable confrontation with Pablo Casado during the primaries in July 2018.
Claves del congreso nacional del PP: qué supone y qué se debate | EspañaSpain· 2025-05-12
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría denies knowledge of the so-called Operation Catalonia and emphasizes her lack of involvement in illegal investigations against political rivals.
Sáenz de Santamaría niega que hubiera una Operación Cataluña contra sus rivales políticos en su Gobierno y ensalza el 155 | EspañaSpain· 2025-05-05
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría joked about the significance of the tortilla during a government lunch.
¿Pero con cebolla o sin? la preocupación de Pedro Sánchez por el almuerzo que capta un micrófono en plena reunión de crisis
Uruguay· 2025-04-30
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is a former deputy prime minister of Spain mentioned in the article.
ERC vol que compareguin Espot i els germans Cierco
Andorra· 2025-04-25
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is a former vice president of the Spanish government mentioned in the article.
ERC demana la compareixença d'Espot, Fiñana i SaboyaAndorra· 2025-04-24
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría represented Mariano Rajoy in a debate in 2015.
Una ley obligará por primera vez en democracia a hacer al menos un debate en la pública en cada elección | EspañaSpain· 2025-04-15
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is mentioned as a former vice president who will also appear before the commission.
Montoro niega la extorsión al banco andorrano que facilitó las pruebas del fraude fiscal de Pujol: “Me siento vejado” | EspañaSpain· 2025-04-14
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is the former Deputy Prime Minister expected to testify in the investigation.
El Congreso planea llevar a Cospedal a la Fiscalía por negar la Operación Cataluña | EspañaSpain· 2025-04-01
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría was a rival of Pablo Casado in the primaries for the leadership of the Partido Popular.
Pablo Casado: el ángel caído de la política que supo detectar el bum militar | NegociosSpain· 2025-03-22
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is mentioned as a former vice president attending the event.
AP INSTITUTE Y UNIVERSIDAD NEBRIJA PRESENTAN EN MADRID LOS PRIMEROS MASTERS UNIVERSITARIOS EN ASUNTOS PUBLICOS
Venezuela· 2025-02-26
Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría is mentioned as a former vice president attending the event.
AP INSTITUTE presenta la primera formación universitaria de asuntos Públicos con la universidad de Nebrija
Nicaragua· 2025-02-25
Rajoy mentioned Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría in relation to a memorable moment in Parliament involving her handbag.
Rajoy en El Hormiguero, Rajoy en el gimnasio | EspañaSpain· 2025-02-14
