The Spanish transition to democracy, known in Spain as la Transición (IPA: [la tɾansiˈθjon]; 'the Transition') or la Transición española ('the Spanish Transition'), is a period of modern Spanish history encompassing the regime change that moved from the Francoist dictatorship to the consolidation of a parliamentary system, in the form of constit...

In the history of contemporary Spain, the death of caudillo Francisco Franco on 20 November 1975 marked the beginning of the Spanish transition to democracy, the establishment of the parliamentary monarchy and the subsequent accession of King Juan Carlos I to the throne.

Spanish leader Francisco Franco died November 20, 1975 at the age of 82 after 36 years in power, first as a dictator, then as head of a semi-pluralist authoritarian system. His regime was held responsible for the deaths of as many as 400,000 political dissenters, many during the Spanish Civil War from 1936-1939.

Francoist Spain (Spanish: España franquista), also known as the Francoist dictatorship (dictadura franquista), was the period of Spanish history between 1936 and 1975, when Francisco Franco ruled Spain after the Spanish Civil War with the title Caudillo.

Despite the lack of significant democratic roots, democratic rule has flourished in Spain in the post-Franco era. The transition from authoritarianism. year. In June 1977, Adolfo Suarez and his Center-Right party (ucd) emerged victori- tarian regime. In December 1978, the Span-

2015年11月16日 · Spain has changed beyond recognition since General Franco died 40 years ago. The country telescoped its political, economic and social modernisation into a much shorter period than any other European country.

2024年6月27日 · After the death of Francisco Franco in 1975, Spain underwent significant changes that shaped its political landscape and society. Here are the key events and developments that took place in Spain after 1975:

Identify the period of political transition in Spain after Franco’s dictatorship, understanding its historical importance. Understand the most important political events and processes during the transition, such as the adoption of the 1978 Constitution and the first democratic elections.

2024年11月24日 · Post-Franco politicians were divided: Inmovilistas (the “bunker”): wanting Francoism without Franco. Openings: those who saw the regime’s unsustainability after Franco’s death. In Catalonia, opposition groups emerged, including the nationalist right’s Democratic Convergence of Catalonia led by Jordi Pujol.

2025年1月31日 · Following Franco’s death, three main political approaches emerged: Continuity: Defended by the “bunker,” a radical faction that sought to maintain the Francoist system. The opposition split: The opposition was divided on the best path forward. Reform: A minority of leading figures of the regime, headed by the King, favored this approach.