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Behind the Headlines: El País on Spain’s Right-Wing Networks and the Power of Citizen Engagement

27 Nov 2025

Behind party clashes, networks shape Spain’s right-wing politics — and citizen engagement matters more than ever.

The recent El País article highlights a growing web of far-right groups bridging PP and Vox. According to our research expert, Felipe G. Santos, even “secondary figures” in these networks can influence public opinion and secure political roles, demonstrating that ideological alignment often occurs below the radar of official party disputes.


This is where the INTERFACED project comes in. By studying civic participation, grassroots activism, and citizen-led initiatives, INTERFACED explores how communities can shape politics — and how society can build resilient democratic interfaces even amid polarising forces.

Read the full article here.


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