Actually, everywhere.Įver since the demise of the ultranationalist dictatorship of Francisco Franco in the 1970s, Spanish voters have been hesitant to give the far right federal power. The far right is having a moment in Europe. Broadly, it would also send a message outside Spanish borders, adding to the victories of the far right in places like Greece, Finland, and Italy in the last year. Domestically, it would mean that Vox, the country’s hard-right party, could help influence policy, advancing harsh attacks on LGBTQ people, women, and migrants. It’s a development that would be significant both for Spain - and the rest of Europe. The piece below, written before the election, explains a potential Partido Popular-Vox coalition, and how the far-right Vox expanded its power.Īfter its July 23 national elections, Spain could be partially governed by a far-right party for the first time in generations. A coalition government between the center left, left, and separatist parties may be more realistic, however. The Partido Popular is expected to attempt to find enough support to form a government. Editor’s note, July 24, 8:30 am: The results of the Spanish election were inconclusive, with neither a conservative Partido Popular-Vox coalition nor the current left-leaning governing coalition garnering enough votes to form a government.
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