Spanish History 101, (ep 48) – 1982 to 2003

April 03, 2025 00:12:59
Spanish History 101, (ep 48) – 1982 to 2003
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Spanish History 101, (ep 48) – 1982 to 2003

Apr 03 2025 | 00:12:59

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Show Notes

The first decades of Spain’s most recent era have been marked by overall progress in terms of consolidation as a democracy, governed first by the liberal party (PSOE) under Felipe Gonzalez and then a conservative (PP) one under Aznar. Spain joins the EU and NATO and increases its presence abroad. At home, a rollercoaster economy, domestic terrorism and regional independence movements prove to be constant challenges. Nonetheless, Spain moves forward and modernizes, becoming a solid state in Western Europe. Listen and learn more. Become a part of the Spain Domain community. You can subscribe to our podcasts on Spotify, Amazon, […]

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