José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, once a little-known socialist, defied the Spanish ‘Chinese vase’ stereotype – former Prime Ministers deemed decorative but ineffectual. His ascent from an underestimated candidate to a pivotal figure in Spain’s political arena challenges this notion. Let’s explore his rise to prominence and its implications.
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