We are pleased to share that Felipe G. Santos, a member of the Take Part Project, has been featured in El País, Spain’s most widely read newspaper, for his incisive analysis on the growing influence of far-right ideologies in Spain and their broader implications for Europe.

Felipe’s expertise was drawn upon in two key articles that delve into how Spanish far-right groups are adopting tactics seen in the U.S. to shape public opinion and political discourse. His recent research, published in Social Movement Studies, focuses on Vox’s use of top-down civil society organizations to push conservative cultural narratives and co-opt progressive politics in Spain.

In the first article, “Los soldados españoles de la ‘batalla cultural’,” Felipe provides a deep dive into how Vox and other right-wing groups are strategically using cultural politics to reshape Spanish values. He highlights how these movements mirror the strategies of the American far-right, aiming to assert control over the national identity debate.

The second article, “Abascal se coloca el cordón sanitario que nunca le puso el PP,” discusses Vox’s political maneuvering, both in Spain and the European Parliament. Felipe’s analysis underscores how Vox’s break from traditional coalitions marks a significant shift towards more extreme far-right alliances, aligning with xenophobic movements across Europe.

Felipe G. Santos’ contributions to El País bring an important academic lens to public discussions on the far-right’s rise, helping to contextualize these developments within broader European political trends. His insights are invaluable in understanding how far-right strategies are shaping the future of politics in Spain and beyond.

For further reading, you can access the articles here: https://elpais.com/espana/2024-08-04/los-soldados-espanoles-de-la-batalla-cultural.html