Far right harvests votes as climate rules roil rural Spain

Far right harvests votes as climate rules roil rural Spain

Standing by a barn brimming with hundreds of bleating sheep, Jesus del Socorro Cuevas leads the far right's charge against "dictatorial" EU environmental regulation in his corner of rural Spain.

'Only party helping us': How far-right Vox is charming rural Spain

Vox has made the battle against "climate fanaticism" a rallying cry in a bid to harvest rural votes from mainstream parties in Spain, its climate-sceptic campaigning mirroring like-minded formations across Europe.

Far-Right Surges as Rural Spain Pushes Back Against Climate Regulations

In the heart of rural Spain, a political shift is underway as far-right parties capitalize on growing discontent over stringent climate regulations. As new environmental policies challenge traditional farming practices and livelihoods, conservative and nationalist factions are gaining traction among voters who feel marginalized and unheard. This emerging trend, highlighted by recent elections, underscores the [...]