Chosen by Pedro Sánchez , new Spanish Prime Minister , following the motion of censure that the PSOE presented against the previous government of Mariano Rajoy ( PP ) and that was approved by the Congress of Deputies on 1 June 2018 , appointed her as Minister in new Spanish government . Felipe VI sanctioned by royal decree of June her appointment as holder of the portfolio of Minister of Treasury of Spain . On 7 June she took office as Minister before the King at Palace of Zarzuela
motion of censure
2018 vote of no confidence in the government of Mariano Rajoy
María Jesús Montero