76% of Spaniards Say Democracy Has Significantly Deteriorated

El 76% de los españoles cree que la democracia se ha deteriorado mucho o bastante

3/16/2026, 11:46:02 AM es source ↗
European Politics

Summary

A large majority of Spaniards — 76% — believe that democracy in the country has deteriorated significantly, according to a new survey by the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS). The poll also found overwhelming public concern about rising levels of political violence and polarisation. The findings paint a stark picture of democratic disillusionment in Spain.

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Una aplastante mayoría considera que estamos viviendo un aumento de la violencia y la polarización, según un barómetro del CIS

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