Guiris Know Home: Spanish politics for expats

Join us on our new episode with Marguerita Delgado, activist and spokesperson for Juventud por el Clima as we delve into the eco-political landscape of Spain, exploring how far-right parties may impact climate policies and the role played by Spain at the COP28.

To understand what is happening in the Basque Country today, we must look at its past: borders, terrorism, violence by the Spanish government... In this episode, we delve into the basics of the Basque nationalist movement with Dr. Xabier Irujo.

Spain is a parliamentary monarchy where scandals, corruption, and independence movements pose challenges and threats to this historic institution. In this episode, we review the most recent and significant events with royal historian Dr Carolyn Harris.

Spain is a diverse country where various cultures, languages, and identities coexist, simultaneously adding complexity to the country's politics. Explore all the details in this episode, where we explain why coffee also plays a role in all of this.

What are the main reasons driving some Catalans to advocate for independence? Is an independent Catalonia viable? The answers to these questions, and more, with the historian Dr. Andrew Dowling.

Can you imagine Hitler being buried in a huge mausoleum next to Berlin? Something similar was done in Spain when dictator Francisco Franco died in 1975. Still, his political remains have a place in the country.

Tourism is a double-edged sword in Barcelona. In this episode, we review some of its main controversies with the city's residents, as well as the role played by the local government in this ongoing battle in the Catalan capital.

350 representatives from different political parties fill seats in Spain's lower house of parliament, the 'Congreso de los Diputados.' What do these parties represent? How are the deputies elected?