Etiqueta 'Democracy'
Spain's PM Sanchez attends an event marking the 50th anniversary of Spanish democracy, in Madrid

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Spain begins events marking 50 years since dictator Franco's death

Pedro Sanchez earlier attacked billionaire Elon Musk for interfering in European politics, accusing him of undermining democracy.

MDB Digital08/01/2025 16:31

What does Musk want to gain from investing in UK politics?

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Politics in the UK is getting like football

So instead of wooing voters, politicians will be running after huge investors. Surely that is not what democracy is about or have I missed something?

Humphrey Carter27/12/2024 10:31

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Protest in Mallorca

“Rather than declaring the march illegal, there should have been dialogue...”

Jason Moore20/01/2021 09:05

US President Trump

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Power corrupts - absolute power corrupts absolutely!!

Unfortunately, it seems to be the case nowadays that the concept of ‘democracy’ is becoming a movable-feast.

Frank Leavers11/01/2021 13:24

Revolt of the Brotherhoods

Enjoying Majorca

Masters of their destiny: Revolt of the Brotherhoods

There's no real evidence to suggest that the revolt in Majorca was in some way coordinated with what happened in Valencia.

Andrew Ede28/04/2020 10:40

Viewpoint

The will of the people

There is no perfect system, and Spain is no different in this regard.

Andrew Ede04/02/2020 10:07

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When times are hard

“When times are hard for Britain it is best to keep a low profile.”

Jason Moore07/09/2019 09:53

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Letters to the Editor

A longterm resident responds to Humphrey Carter's Viewpoint.

Michael Everett13/08/2019 11:22