The new Spanish Prime Minister , Pedro Sánchez , following the motion of censure that the PSOE tabled against the previous government of Mariano Rajoy ( PP ) and that was carried on 1 June 2018 , appointed her as Minister in the new Spanish government . Felipe VI sanctioned by royal decree of June her appointment as holder of the portfolio of Minister of Labour , Migrations and Social Security . On 7 June she was sworn into office before the King at Zarzuela Palace
motion of censure
2018 vote of no confidence in the government of Mariano Rajoy
Magdalena Valerio