Search results

Spain is undergoing a process of intense demographic change towards a more diverse society brought about by massive immigration over the last decade that includes a high proportion of Latin Americans. Pejoratively dubbed 'sudacas', they are moving in the opposite direction to the Spanish who went to Latin America 100 years ago. Multicultural Spain has two main facets: the historical regional minorities in Catalonia, Galicia and the Basque Country, elements of which have waged struggles for national autonomy; and the recent immigrant minorities, notably the Latin Americans, North Africans and Romanians.

THIS ARTICLE EXAMINES THE 1989 EUROPEAN ELECTIONS IN SPAIN WHICH WHICH WERE OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE FOR DOMESTIC POLITICS, AN ANALYSIS OF CURRENT PROBLEMS IS PROVIDED, AND THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE BASQUE AND CATALONIAN PREFERENCE IS EXPLORED. THE CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION RESULTS ARE DETAILED.

To analyze changes in the processes of family formation since the 1970s in Spain, national vital statistics are used to follow the evolution of age at first marriage, fertility rates, & forms of living together. Like the rest of Europe, Spain has witnessed a delay in the average age of marriage, a decline in marriage rates, & a decrease in the birthrate. Unlike most of Europe, however, these trends are not counterbalanced by an increase in the rates of cohabitation. 8 Tables, 1 Figure, 16 References. M. Wagner

Provides an overview of politics in Spain in 1999, highlighting election results & prominent issues. 2 Tables, 3 References.

Compensation is widely claimed within public criminal prosecutions, not within civil proceedings. In addition to procedures on defending general consumer interests, Spain introduced a notable reform in 2000, providing for damages claims to be brought collectively in consumer cases, particularly by consumer associations. [Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Inc., copyright The American Academy of Political and Social Science.]

Analyzes election results and cabinet changes in Spain during 2004. Tables, References.

In 2003, Spain saw some changes in the second Aznar cabinet. Economic growth was favorable, while terrorism was tops on the government's agenda. Local & regional elections are reported on. 1 Table, 5 References. J. Zendejas

Provides an overview of politics in Spain in 2000, highlighting election results & national issues. 4 Tables, 6 References. Adapted from the source document.

xi, 55 p.