![]() ![]() Percent of the votes in the regional elections held in late 2018 on an anti-migrant In a relatively poor region in southern Spain, in Andalucia, Vox secured 10.9 Migrants and refugees trying to make it to Europe from northern Africa. It is not a coincidence that Vox’s big break came at a time when Spain become the main port of entry in 2018 for Movements across Europe, such as the National Front in France and the Alternative The party shares similarities with other far-right Vox however denies that its use of the term amounts He led the campaignĪgainst the Moors in the 11th century when the Iberian peninsula was under The party established a narrative that callsįor the Reconquista (reconquer) of Spain, referring to images of the CidĬampeador - the Spanish nobleman and military leader. Since its inception, Vox hasīeen supporting the ‘unity of Spain’ and pushing back nationalist movements in With the agenda of defending Spain against what the party called its ‘enemies’: feminists, LGBTĬommunity, liberal elites and Muslims among others. Threat or has the potential to have an impact on Madrid’s policies, it is essential to trace the party’s development. What shape the country’s political landscape is taking and what it means for Xenophobic party leaves many including the country’s newest residents wondering Socialist leader, Pedro Sanchez, but the rise of an openly misogynistic and The remainingģ8 seats were claimed by regional parties. The far-right Vox was able to secure 24 seats. Right-wing parties - the Conservative party and Ciudadanos (Citizens), won 66 and 57 Together, the left secured 165 seats countrywide in the 350 seat parliament. Socialist Party (PSOE) secured 123 seats and the far-left Unidas Podemos won 42 Of Islamophobia that gained momentum as Spain became the main country of arrival for migrants in 2018. Vox’s popularity has surged against a backdrop Percent of the vote in general elections held on April 28, 2019, securing the party 24 seats in Parliament. The far-right scene has been on the rise across Europe, and Spain is no exception to this phenomenon. ![]()
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