Spain Partido Popular: Latest polls, election results and positions
Election Trend
32.5 %
-0.6 since the last election
Last Election
33.1 %
Election 2023 · 137 Seats
3-Month Trend
+0.6
Three months ago: 31.9 %
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People's Party
EPP
Spain
Conservative
Europhile
1834–1874
The Partido Popular (PP) is Spain's dominant center-right conservative party. As a liberal-conservative force, it represents the moderate right, advocating for the unity of the Spanish nation and a market-oriented economic policy within the European Union.
Values and Ideology
The PP's foundational principles are rooted in Christian humanism, classical liberalism, and a staunch Spanish patriotism. The party sees itself as the guardian of the 1978 Constitution and the constitutional monarchy. Its worldview is shaped by the conviction that individual liberty and private enterprise are the primary drivers of societal progress. It emphasizes the importance of traditional institutions like the family and advocates for a stable yet streamlined state that defends national integrity against separatist challenges.
Political Priorities
The PP's agenda is sharply focused on economic efficiency, prioritizing tax cuts, deregulation, and fiscal discipline to spur investment. The party primarily targets the middle class, business owners, and rural communities. On social policy, it champions conservative values, rejecting radical societal changes and advocating for a robust rule of law, particularly in immigration and security matters. Internationally, it positions Spain as a dependable ally within the EU and NATO.
Role in the Political System
Within Spain's political landscape, the PP serves as the central anchor of the right-wing bloc and is often the only force capable of forming governing majorities against the Socialists. Its strategy aims to prevent the fragmentation of the conservative spectrum and uphold the institutional stability of the rule of law. Tensions frequently arise in its relations with regional nationalists and the far-right, as the PP strives to balance robust opposition with its sense of governmental responsibility.
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Partido Popular: Key issues and ideological profile
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Topic
Salience
Position 2024
Position 2019
Question
Stance
Economy & State
Should income and wealth be redistributed?
Tends to reject stronger redistribution and emphasizes personal responsibility.
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How should the state manage its available budget?
Tends towards austerity and debt reduction.
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Should the local economy be protected?
Advocates largely free trade with minor protective measures.
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Society & Values
What is more important: freedom or security?
Prioritizes security over unrestricted freedom.
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Should the equality of women be promoted?
Considers equality to be fundamentally achieved.
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Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced?
Holds a neutral stance on LGBTQ+ advancement.
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Should same-sex marriage be allowed?
Largely supports same-sex partnerships.
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What role should religions play in politics?
Advocates for a close connection between religion and politics.
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Should policy focus on urban or rural areas?
Seeks balance between urban and rural interests.
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Environment & Globalization
What is more important: environmental protection or economy?
Seeks to balance ecological and economic interests.
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What is more important: climate protection or economy?
Prioritizes economic growth over climate protection.
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Migration & Integration
How should immigration policy be regulated?
Prefers restrictive immigration with clear conditions.
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How should immigrant integration be shaped?
Emphasizes cultural adaptation of immigrants.
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Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights?
Rejects special rights and demands equal treatment without privileges.
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What role should nation-states play?
Emphasizes national interests and sovereignty.
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Democracy & Institutions
How should power be distributed?
Holds a neutral stance on power distribution.
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How independent should the judiciary be?
Views some cooperation between government and judiciary as acceptable.
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How should the state be organized: centralized or federal?
Tends towards a more centralized administration.
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All elections since 1945 in which Partido Popular participated. Click a row to see election details.
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1980
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2010
2020
Today
Led government
Involved in government
Not in government
No government involvement to date
Partido Popular has not been involved in any government since 1977.
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