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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in Spain.​ ​​​​​​​According to Freedom House, Spain is an electoral democracy and "people have the right to organize in political parties and other competitive groups of their choice". Regionalism is very strong in Spain. Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on Europe.

An Ex-King, Missing Millions and a Spanish Monarchy in Crisis

by DC Editors - March 29, 2021

An Ex-King, Missing Millions and a Spanish Monarchy in Crisis

Spaniards are asking if there is a good reason to keep a monarchy in the 21st century, given gravity of the ex-king’s money crimes.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Spain, Worldwide Corruption

Spain’s Messy Multiparty Democracy Is Better Than Alternatives

by DC Editors - March 21, 2021

Spain’s Messy Multiparty Democracy Is Better Than Alternatives

The rise of new parties on the left, right and center has created new opportunities in Spain. Of interest is left-wing politicking.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Spain, Third Party, Worldwide

Spanish Court Halts Government Plan to Exhume Franco

by DC Editors - June 5, 2019

Spanish Court Halts Government Plan to Exhume Franco

Spain’s Supreme Court on Tuesday temporarily halted the government’s plan to move the remains of Gen. Francisco Franco to a discreet tomb next week.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Europe, Spain, Supreme Court

Battle Over Franco’s Remains Plays into Spain’s Constitutional Crisis

by DC Editors - February 25, 2019

Battle Over Franco's Remains Plays into Spain's Constitutional Crisis

Spain’s long-running controversy over the legacy of its 20th century leader, the fascist dictator General Francisco Franco, is entering a new phase

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Dictatorships, Election History, Europe, Spain

Reflections From Around the World on Participatory Budgeting

by DC Editors - December 13, 2018

Reflections From Around the World on Participatory Budgeting

The International Observatory on Participatory Democracy conference was in Barcelona where PB was explored, how it can be used and what its limitations are.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: American Local Elections, Direct Democracy and Referendums, Spain

Spanish Artist Arrested For Red Paint On Late Dictator’s Tomb

by DC Editors - November 2, 2018

Spanish Artist Arrested For Red Paint On Late Dictator's Tomb

Gen. Francisco Franco’s tomb painted dove in red, an attack that comes as debate rages in Spain over the exhumation of the country’s 20th-century dictator.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Dictatorships, Election History, Europe, Spain

Opposition to Burying Dictator Franco in Madrid Cathedral Boils

by DC Editors - October 27, 2018

Opposition to Burying Dictator Franco in Madrid Cathedral Boils

Hundreds outside main Catholic church in Madrid Thursday protested against the possibility that Spanish dictator Francisco Franco may be laid to rest there.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Dictatorships, Europe, Spain

Spanish Parliament Approves Dictator Franco’s Exhumation

by DC Editors - September 13, 2018

Dictator Franco's Exhumation

Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who came to power in June, has made removing Franco’s remains from the monument one of his priorities.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Dictatorships, Election History, Europe, Spain

Barcelona’s Experiment in Radical Democracy Known As Municipalism

by DC Editors - August 7, 2018

Barcelona Municipalism

Barcelona is the heart of a new global political phenomenon known as municipalism. Barcelona City Hall looks like it’s been occupied by protesters.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, Election Methods, Europe, Spain

At A Showing Of The Film Existir Es Resistir In Cadiz, Spain

by Cat Watters - July 22, 2018

Film Existir Es Resistir In Cadiz, Spain

While I was in Cadiz, Spain, I attended an event at the Universidad de Málaga, where there was a showing of the film Existir Es Resistir and I interviewed activist Ahmad Jaradat from Hebron, West Bank.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Political Artwork, Spain

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