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What major decision did King Felipe VI make in 2016?

  • Declared war

  • Dissolved the Spanish Parliament

  • Abdicated the throne

  • Changed the constitution

Answer

In 2016, King Felipe VI dissolved the Spanish Parliament, which was the first time this had happened in the country in more than 40 years. The move was made in response to the political deadlock that had been gripping the country since the previous year's general election. The dissolution of parliament paved the way for fresh elections, which were held in June 2016.
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