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Un mundo con la extrema derecha en ebullición: ¿seguirá España a contracorriente después del 29-N??

Oct 13, 2026 · 22m

Summary

Ana Fuentes interviews Marc Bassets on the global rise of the far right, analyzing how Spain's upcoming elections fit into this trend. They discuss the strategies of leaders like Meloni, Le Pen, and AFD, noting that while Spain remains a social-democratic exception, Vox is gaining ground. The conversation also covers the impact of housing affordability on voters and the potential for a democratic counter-tide in the US midterms.

Topics discussed

Introduction: Spain's upcoming elections and the rise of the far-right Global trends in populism and the consolidation of ultra-right parties Giorgia Meloni: Balancing ultra-conservative rhetoric with European moderation Germany's AfD: Radicalization and electoral success despite isolation Marine Le Pen's strategy and the potential impact of a far-right France The spread of radical right politics across Latin America and the influence of Trump US Midterms: Trump's legacy, democratic resilience, and global signals Comparing Spain's political landscape to other European nations Housing affordability and economic anxiety as drivers of political change Pedro Sánchez's international image and the future of social democracy
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