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| − | '''Vox''' is a [[Spain|Spanish]] political party. It takes strongly [[conservative]], [[right-wing populist]], and [[Euroskeptic]] positions on issues.<ref>Torres, Diego (December 3, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/vox-spain-far-right-shakes-up/ Vox shakes up Spain]. ''Politico''. Retrieved December 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Arostegui, Martin (November 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/8/santiago-abascal-vox-leader-becomes-trump-spain/ Santiago Abascal uses VOX movement, connection to Steve Bannon to pull Spain to right]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.</ref> The party also is [[pro-life]] | + | '''Vox''' is a [[Spain|Spanish]] political party. It takes strongly [[conservative]], [[right-wing populist]], and [[Euroskeptic]] positions on issues.<ref>Torres, Diego (December 3, 2018). [https://www.politico.eu/article/vox-spain-far-right-shakes-up/ Vox shakes up Spain]. ''Politico''. Retrieved December 3, 2018.</ref><ref>Arostegui, Martin (November 9, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/8/santiago-abascal-vox-leader-becomes-trump-spain/ Santiago Abascal uses VOX movement, connection to Steve Bannon to pull Spain to right]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 9, 2018.</ref> The party also is [[pro-life]],<ref name="GarciaJones2018">Garcia Jones, Gualberto (December 4, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/pro-life-party-ends-40-years-of-socialist-rule-in-spains-largest-region Pro-life party ends 40 years of socialist rule in Spain’s largest region]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved December 4, 2018.</ref> and it opposes [[gun control]] laws.<ref>[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spain-far-right-vox-santiago-abascal-looser-gun-laws-legitimate-defense-clause/ Spain's far-right party pushes for looser gun laws]. ''CBS News''. March 20, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2019.</ref> To the annoyance of left-wing parties, Vox has celebrated the [[Reconquista]], when Christian Spaniards reconquered Spain from the Muslims.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (January 4, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/01/04/populist-spanish-party-celebrates-reconquista-on-social-media/ Populist Spanish Party Celebrates ‘Reconquista’ on Social Media]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2019.</ref> Like other [[conservative]] and [[right-wing populist]] European parties, Vox has been falsely labeled "far-right" by the Left and the media.<ref>Duke, Selwyn (December 10, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30874-another-far-right-party-rises-in-europe Another Supposed “Far Right” Party Rises in Europe]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 10, 2018.</ref> |
In December 2018, Vox entered the parliament of [[Andalusia]], the first time a Euroskeptic and right-wing populist party won seats in the country.<ref name="GarciaJones2018"/><ref>Multiple references: | In December 2018, Vox entered the parliament of [[Andalusia]], the first time a Euroskeptic and right-wing populist party won seats in the country.<ref name="GarciaJones2018"/><ref>Multiple references: | ||
Revision as of 20:25, March 28, 2019
Vox is a Spanish political party. It takes strongly conservative, right-wing populist, and Euroskeptic positions on issues.[1][2] The party also is pro-life,[3] and it opposes gun control laws.[4] To the annoyance of left-wing parties, Vox has celebrated the Reconquista, when Christian Spaniards reconquered Spain from the Muslims.[5] Like other conservative and right-wing populist European parties, Vox has been falsely labeled "far-right" by the Left and the media.[6]
In December 2018, Vox entered the parliament of Andalusia, the first time a Euroskeptic and right-wing populist party won seats in the country.[3][7] Because of this victory, it automatically gained a seat in the Spanish Senate.[8]
See also
References
- ↑ Torres, Diego (December 3, 2018). Vox shakes up Spain. Politico. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- ↑ Arostegui, Martin (November 9, 2018). Santiago Abascal uses VOX movement, connection to Steve Bannon to pull Spain to right. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Garcia Jones, Gualberto (December 4, 2018). Pro-life party ends 40 years of socialist rule in Spain’s largest region. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
- ↑ Spain's far-right party pushes for looser gun laws. CBS News. March 20, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
- ↑ Tomlinson, Chris (January 4, 2019). Populist Spanish Party Celebrates ‘Reconquista’ on Social Media. Breitbart News. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
- ↑ Duke, Selwyn (December 10, 2018). Another Supposed “Far Right” Party Rises in Europe. The New American. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Friedman, Victoria (December 2, 2018). Breakthrough for Anti-Mass Migration VOX Party in Spanish Regional Election. Breitbart News. Retrieved December 3, 2018.
- Far-right party wins seats in Spain's Andalusia region. Reuters. December 1, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- Burke, Michael (December 2, 2018). Far-right party picks up seats in election in Spain's Andalusia region. The Hill. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- Jones, Sam (December 9, 2018). Far right breakthrough in Andalucía send shockwave through Spanish politics. The Guardian. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- Berton, Elena (February 19, 2019). Euroskeptics see France's yellow vest protesters, Spain's Vox party as signs of political shift. The Washington Times. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- ↑ Spain's far-right debuts in Senate by blocking anti-homophobia motion. Reuters. February 21, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2019.