Tag #Francoism

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Madrid Withdraws Teacher Training Course on Francoism and Democratic Memory

The Madrid regional government, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso (PP), withdrew a teacher training course on Francoism and democratic memory, citing a lack of validation, despite the course having been initially approved and even accessible for enrollment.

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María San Miguel's "Federico: No Hay Olvido, Ni Sueño: Carne Viva" Premieres in Madrid

María San Miguel's new play, "Federico: No Hay Olvido, Ni Sueño: Carne Viva," exploring the silenced history surrounding Federico García Lorca's assassination, premieres in Madrid on September 7th, fueled by the playwright's personal experience with uncovering family members' remains from Francoist-...

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Plan Marta: 815 Spanish Women's Migration to Australia

Between 1960 and 1963, the Spanish government, in conjunction with the Australian Catholic Church, facilitated the migration of approximately 815 women to Australia under the 'Plan Marta,' with many remaining due to high return costs and establishing lasting social communities.

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Spanish Bill to Declassify Franco-Era Secrets Sparks Controversy

A Spanish government bill proposes declassifying Franco and Transition-era secrets, sparking cabinet disputes and raising questions about the Basque Nationalist Party's (PNV) motives, potentially diverting attention from their past and ETA's unsolved murders.

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Spanish Right Wing Reframes Franco Dictatorship, Mirroring Global Trend

Spanish right-wing figures, including Esperanza Aguirre and Isabel Díaz Ayuso, are promoting a revisionist view of the Franco dictatorship, minimizing its repression and aligning with a broader international trend of 'alternative histories' that demonize progressivism and glorify authoritarian regim...

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German High School Motto Vote Reveals Rise of Far-Right Extremism

Nazi and islamophobic slogans were submitted in an online vote for a German high school's 2026 graduating class motto, prompting a police investigation and highlighting rising right-wing extremism in schools.

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50th Anniversary of Txiki and Otaegi's Execution: A Complex Legacy

Fifty years after the execution of Juan Paredes (Txiki) and Angel Otaegi, members of ETA, a debate continues in Spain regarding their status as freedom fighters, victims of Franco's regime, and their association with ETA's violent history.

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A Critical Look at the Francoist Army in the Spanish Civil War

Miguel Alonso Ibarra's new book offers a critical analysis of the Spanish Civil War from the perspective of Francoist soldiers, challenging traditional narratives and providing insights into the war's brutality, internal divisions, and long-term political consequences.

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Palencia Revokes Franco's Honors

The Palencia Provincial Council voted to revoke Francisco Franco's titles of adopted son and honorary president, in line with Spain's Historical Memory Law, following a proposal by Izquierda Unida; the vote was not unanimous, with Vox opposing.

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Spain Protests Vox Exhibition at European Parliament

The Spanish government protested a Vox exhibition at the European Parliament that misrepresented the Valley of the Fallen, ignoring its official name change and portraying it as a monument to reconciliation, prompting criticism from Spanish MEPs and a formal complaint from the Spanish foreign minist...

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Spanish Bullfighter Faces Backlash for Displaying Francoist Flag

Spanish bullfighter Juan José Padilla controversially displayed a Francoist flag during a bullfight in Villacarrillo, prompting widespread criticism but facing no legal consequences due to a lack of specific legislation against such symbols, unlike stricter laws in Germany regarding Nazi symbols.

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Spain Approves Law to Dissolve Francoist Organizations

The Spanish Congress approved a law enabling the dissolution of associations promoting Francoism or inciting hatred against dictatorship victims, directly impacting the Francisco Franco Foundation's future and fulfilling a mandate from the Democratic Memory Law.

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