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Why France’s far right admires Morocco and Spain’s far right fears it

Nostalgia plays a significant role in shaping the far-right’s perspectives on Morocco, yet the sentiment diverges sharply between France and Spain. Nationalist, populist, and identitarian movements in both countries view Morocco through contrasting historical and geopolitical lenses. The French......

Far-right Vox proposes tax plan to curb foreign home purchases in Spain

Spain’s far-right political party, Vox, has unveiled a plan to introduce a "dissuasive tax regime" aimed at limiting property purchases by foreigners, while also attributing the country's housing crisis to illegal immigration. These measures are part of a broader strategy to prioritize......

Murcia cancels Arabic and Moroccan culture program under Vox pressure

Far-right influence leads to policy shift The government of Murcia has officially announced the cancellation of the Program for Teaching Arabic Language and Moroccan Culture (PLACM) for the 2025-2026 academic year. The decision, confirmed on the first day of the school year, follows sustained pressure......

Spain’s class identity: fluid and less rigid compared to the UK

Spain’s social class system exists but lacks the overt rigidity and cultural prominence of the UK’s. While Spaniards recognize working, middle, and upper classes, most identify informally as middle class regardless of income. Class distinctions are seen as fluid and rarely dominate public......

Moroccan man arrested in Spain for alleged church arson amid rising tensions

Spanish police have arrested a 21-year-old Moroccan man accused of breaking into the Santiago Apóstol church in El Pozuelo, Granada, and setting it on fire. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, caused significant damage to the historic building and has reignited debates around immigration and......

Far-right ban on Muslim prayers in Spanish town sparks Islamophobia debate

In a controversial move, the conservative Popular Party (PP) in Jumilla, southeastern Spain, passed a ban on religious gatherings in public sports facilities last week. Proposed by the far-right Vox party, the decision effectively targets Muslim holiday prayers, including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha,......

Spain orders Jumilla to revoke ban on Muslim celebrations

Spain’s central government has instructed the town of Jumilla in Murcia to annul a controversial motion that prohibits religious festivities in municipal sports facilities. Critics argue the decision targeted the town's Muslim community, which has long hosted events like Eid al-Fitr in such......

Spain's Population Hits Record High Driven by Immigration

Spain’s population has reached an unprecedented 49.3 million, fueled by a steady influx of immigrants that is helping offset the country’s low birth rates and boosting its economic growth. Record population growth driven by migration As of July 1, 2025, Spain’s population increased......

Disinformation fuels anti-migrant violence in southeastern Spain

Recent anti-migrant unrest in the southeastern Spanish town of Torre Pacheco highlights how online disinformation drives xenophobic hate speech, escalating tensions into real-life violence with political support, experts warn. Clashes sparked by false narratives Last weekend, far-right groups clashed......