Spanish deputy PM has sights set on top job

08/07/11 15:30 CET

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Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister has quit his position to run for the top job.

Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba plans to succeed Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, who is not running for a third term.

Amid high unemployment and spending cuts, crunch general elections are expected to be held in the Autumn.

More about: Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Legislative election, Spain, Spanish politics

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