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Far-right political rise in Catalonia

Overview

The political landscape in Catalonia is experiencing shifts driven by the rise of far-right movements. In North Catalonia, the group Unitat Catalana is attempting to renew its strategy to remain a viable political force by focusing on local issues and the defense of Catalan language and culture.

In Catalonia, the growth of Aliança Catalana has challenged traditional parties, which critics suggest have failed to address concerns regarding immigration, security, and public services. This trend has influenced larger Spanish parties; for instance, Vox has launched a pre-campaign strategy to expand its influence in the region by emphasizing ‘Catalan identity’ and anti-immigration stances, aiming to capture voters from Aliança Catalana.

Demonstrations have also occurred, such as a Day of Hispanity event in Barcelona involving members of Vox, Partido Popular, and the neo-Nazi group Núcleo Nacional. Approximately 1,700 participants engaged in chants against immigrants and Muslims, displayed banners regarding ‘remigration’, and sang songs honoring the Francisco Franco dictatorship.

Entities

Núcleo Nacional · Silvia Orriols · Ignacio Garriga · Vox · Catalonia

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Vox and far-right groups hold demonstration in Barcelona

    Far-right Vox and PP supporters, including neo-Nazis, held a protest in Barcelona. Vox is also pivoting to ‘Catalan identity’ to win voters in upcoming elections.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Catalan political movements respond to far-right rise

    Political movements in Catalonia and North Catalonia are responding to the rise of the far-right, with traditional parties facing pressure to address immigration and security, while Unitat Catalana seeks a new'

Sources

cronicadecantabria.com · diariandorra.ad · diariodocentrodomundo.com.br · eldiario.es · elindependiente.com · elnacional.cat · levante-emv.com · naciodigital.cat · okdiario.com · theobjective.com · vilaweb.cat