I don’t have live access to the latest news in this turn. Here’s what’s been reported recently about the First Vice-President of the Government of Spain:
In March 2026, Pedro Sánchez announced a cabinet reshuffle that elevated Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo to First Vice President, while Arcadi España became the new Minister of Finance. This marked the first time a man held the deputy prime minister role in Sánchez’s administration and reflected a shift toward a more technocratic leadership style. [Source: La Moncloa press release and contemporary news coverage]
The reshuffle followed the departure of María Jesús Montero, who left her post as First Vice President and Finance Minister to campaign in Andalusia. Sánchez praised Montero’s eight-year tenure and effective management of European funds. [Source: La Moncloa press release]
Subsequent reporting noted that Cuerpo’s promotion placed him above the Second Vice President (Yolanda Díaz) within the government hierarchy, signaling a significant balance-shift in coalition dynamics. [Source: contemporaneous coverage]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest updates from reliable outlets and summarize who currently holds the role and any ongoing developments. I can also provide a concise timeline of the cabinet changes with key dates.
The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has announced the changes in his Executive following the departure of the Minister for Finance, María Jesús Montero, who is a candidate in the election to the Andalusian Parliament.
www.lamoncloa.gob.esLa Moncloa. XV Legislature [Governments by Legislature]
www.lamoncloa.gob.esCuerpo outlined a three-pillar strategy for European success, focusing on a unified financial common market, deeper trade ties with democratic allies, and…
pollar.newsCarlos Cuerpo is promoted to First Vice President, while Arcadi España takes over the Ministry of Finance.
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