The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, commonly abbreviated by its Spanish initials, PSOE (Partido Socialista Obrero Español), is the ruling party in Spain and the second oldest, exceeded only by the Partido Carlista, founded in 1833. It is a social-democratic party.^[1] Image File history File links Spanishsocialist. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Motto: (Spanish for From Madrid to Heaven) Location Coordinates: , Country Spain Autonomous Community Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid Province Madrid Administrative Divisions 21 Neighborhoods 127 Founded 9th century Government  - Mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón Jimémez (PP) Area  - Land 607 km² (234. ... Social democracy is a political ideology emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from supporters of Marxism who believed that the transition to a socialist society could be achieved through democratic evolutionary rather than revolutionary means. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The official symbol of Socialist International. ... Red is any of a number of similar colors evoked by light consisting predominantly of the longest wavelengths of light discernible by the human eye, in the wavelength range of roughly 625–750 nm. ... Technically speaking, white is a color, but it is also the combination of all the colors of the visible light spectrum. ... Carlism restored the cross of Burgundy assimilated by the Spanish Bourbons throught the Spanish Habsburgs and used as flag of the Spanish empire. ... Year 1833 (MDCCCXXXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Social democracy is a political ideology emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from supporters of Marxism who believed that the transition to a socialist society could be achieved through democratic evolutionary rather than revolutionary means. ...

It has had strong ties with the Unión General de Trabajadores, a Spanish trade union. For decades, UGT membership was a requirement for PSOE membership. During the 1980s, though, UGT criticised the economic policies of the PSOE, even calling for a general strike on 14 December of 1988. ^[1]. Pablo Iglesias (Founder of UGT) The Unión General de Trabajadores (UGT, Workers General Union) is a major Spanish trade union, historically affiliated with the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A general strike is a strike action by an entire labour force in a city, region or country. ... is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ...

Since the Spanish legislative election, 2004 on March 14, 2004 it is the largest party of government. It forms part of the Party of European Socialists and is a member of the Socialist International.^[1]. Legislative elections were held in Spain on March 14, 2004. ... is the 73rd day of the year (74th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Party of European Socialists (PES) is a European political party whose members are 33 social democratic, socialist and labour parties of the European Union member states as well as Norway. ... The official symbol of Socialist International. ...

Ideology

The PSOE was founded with the purpose of representing the interests of the working class born from the Industrial Revolution with the declared objective of achieving socialism, and inspired by the revolutionary principles of Marxism. Nowadays, it is a social democratic party. The term working class is used to denote a social class. ... The Industrial Revolution was a major shift of technological, socioeconomic, and cultural conditions that occurred in the late 18th century and early 19th century in some Western countries. ... Socialism refers to a broad array of ideologies and movements which aim to improve society through collective and egalitarian action; and to a socio-economic system in which property and the distribution of wealth are subject to control by the community. ... Marxism takes its name from the praxis (the synthesis of philosophy and political action) of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. ... Social democracy is a political ideology emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from supporters of Marxism who believed that the transition to a socialist society could be achieved through democratic evolutionary rather than revolutionary means. ...

Early history

Pablo Iglesias

The PSOE was founded on May 2, 1879 in Madrid by the historical Spanish workers' leader Pablo Iglesias^[1]. The first program of the new political party was passed in an assembly of 40 people, on July 20 of that same year. Although the PSOE was rather weak during the late 1800s, its active participation in strikes from 1899 to 1902 and especially its electoral coalition with the main Republican parties led in 1910 to the election of Pablo Iglesias as the first Socialist representative in the Spanish Cortes. Image File history File links from http://www. ... Image File history File links from http://www. ... Pablo Iglesias Pablo Iglesias Posse (October 18, 1850, Ferrol, Galicia - December 9, 1925, Madrid) led the Spanish socialist movement. ... May 2 is the 122nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (123rd in leap years). ... 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Motto: (Spanish for From Madrid to Heaven) Location Coordinates: , Country Spain Autonomous Community Comunidad Autónoma de Madrid Province Madrid Administrative Divisions 21 Neighborhoods 127 Founded 9th century Government  - Mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón Jimémez (PP) Area  - Land 607 km² (234. ... Pablo Iglesias Pablo Iglesias Posse (October 18, 1850, Ferrol, Galicia - December 9, 1925, Madrid) led the Spanish socialist movement. ... is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... // Invention of the Jacquard loom in 1801. ... Year 1910 (MCMX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The Cortes Generales (English: General Courts) is the Spanish legislature. ...

PSOE formed part of the Spanish government during the Second Spanish Republic and as part of the Spanish Popular Front, elected to government in 1936. During the Spanish Civil War, it was divided into three wings: a leftist revolutionary Marxist wing, led by Francisco Largo Caballero; a centrist, but violence-prone, led by Indalecio Prieto; and a reformist one, led by Julian Besteiro^[1]. Anthem El Himno de Riego Capital Madrid Language(s) Spanish Government Republic President¹  - 1931 Niceto Alcalá-Zamora  - 1937-1939 Juan Negrín Legislature Congress of Deputies Historical era Interwar period  - Monarchy abolished April 14, 1931  - Spanish Civil War 1936-1939  - Surrender to Franco April 1, 1939 Currency Spanish peseta ¹ Formal... The Frente Popular (Spanish Popular Front) was an electoral coalition and pact signed in January 1936 by various left-wing political organisations, instigated by Manuel Azaña for the purpose of contesting that years election. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... It has been suggested that Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War be merged into this article or section. ... Marxism is the political practice and social theory based on the works of Karl Marx, a 19th century philosopher, economist, journalist, and revolutionary, along with Friedrich Engels. ... Francisco Largo Caballero (October 15, 1869 -March 23, 1946) was a Spanish politician and trade unionist. ... Indalecio Prieto Tuero (April 30, 1883 - February 11, 1962) was a Spanish politician, one of the leading figures of the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) in the years before and during the Second Spanish Republic. ... Julián Besteiro Fernández (September 21, 1870 - September 27, 1940) was a Spanish socialist politician and university professor. ...

The dictator Francisco Franco banned the PSOE in 1939, and it was legalised again in 1977. During Franco's rule it was persecuted, with many leaders, militants and supporters being imprisoned, assassinated, or exiled^[1]. General Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco Bahamonde (4 December 1892–20 November[1] 1975), commonly abbreviated to Francisco Franco (pron. ... Year 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Exile (band) may refer to: Exile - The American country music band Exile - The Japanese pop music band Category: ...

Modern history

Its 25th Congress was held in Toulouse in August 1972. In 1974 at its 26th Congress in Suresnes, Felipe González was elected Secretary General, replacing Rodolfo Llopis Ferrándiz. González was from the "reform" wing of the party, and his victory signaled a defeat for the historic and veteran wing of the Party. The direction of the party shifted from the exiles to the young people in Spain who hadn't fought the war^[1]. New city flag (Occitan cross) Traditional coat of arms Motto: (Occitan: For Toulouse, always more) Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country Region Midi-Pyrénées Department Haute-Garonne (31) Intercommunality Community of Agglomeration of Greater Toulouse Mayor Jean-Luc Moudenc  (UMP) (since 2004) City Statistics Land... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A blonde haired, very skilled worker with a 70s look. ... Suresnes is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. ... Felipe González Márquez (born March 5, 1942) is a Spanish socialist politician. ...

Llopis led a schism to form the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (historic) (PSOE (h)). González showed intentions to move the party away from its Marxist and socialist background, turning the PSOE into a social-democratic party, similar to those of the rest of western Europe. In 1977 PSOE became the official opposition party with 29.2% of the vote and 118 seats in the Parliament. Their standing was further boosted in 1978 when the 6 deputies of the Popular Socialist Party (Spain) agreed to merge with the party. Marxism takes its name from the praxis (the synthesis of philosophy and political action) of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... The Cortes Generales (Spanish for General Courts) is the legislature of Spain. ... The Popular Socialist Party (Partido Socialista Popular) was a Spanish political party which emerged in 1968as Partido Socialista del Interior or Inner Socialist Party. ...

In their 27th congress in May 1979 Gonzalez resigned because the party would not abandon its Marxist character. In September the extraordinary 28th congress was called in which González was re-elected when the party agreed to move away from Marxism. European social democratic parties supported González' stand, and the German SPD granted them money. The party symbol was changed from the anvil with the book to the Social Democratic fist with a rose. In the referendum of 1978, PSOE supported the Spanish Constitution, which was approved. In the 1979 elections they gained 30.5% of the vote and 121 seats, remaining the main opposition party. On October 28, 1982, the PSOE was victorious, with 48.3% of the vote (10,000,000 total). Felipe González became Prime Minister of Spain on December 2, a position he held until March 1996. In spite of its appearance as a party with a progressive economic program, the PSOE combined social reforms with a liberal and capitalist economic policy. In the face of this problem, the leftist base was disappointed to see their leaders rubbing elbows with the rich and powerful. One example would be the marriage between the Finance minister Miguel Boyer and the star of gossip magazines Isabel Preysler. Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Social Democratic Party of Germany Spectral Power Density ... The Spanish Socialist Workers Party (Partido Socialista Obrero Español or PSOE) is one of the main parties of Spain. ... The Spanish Constitution of 1978 is the culmination of the Spanish transition to democracy. ... is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... The President of the Government of Spain (Spanish: Presidente del Gobierno), sometimes known in English as the Prime Minister of Spain, is the Spanish head of government. ... is the 336th day of the year (337th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... There are three main interpretations of the idea of a welfare state: the provision of welfare services by the state. ... Isabel Preysler in her youth Isabel Preysler (born February 18, 1951) is a former model in Spain, a journalist for ¡Hola! magazine, TV talk show host, and a fashion designer in Madrid, Spain. ...

Anti-NATO sticker

Though the party had previously opposed NATO, after reaching the government most party leaders supported keeping Spain inside the organisation. The González administration organised a referendum on the question in 1986, calling for a favourable vote, and won. The administration was criticised for avoiding the official names of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and NATO, using the unofficial Atlantic Alliance terms. A symbol of this U-turn is Javier Solana who campaigned against NATO but ended years later as its Secretary General. Image File history File links Psoe003. ... Image File history File links Psoe003. ... NATO 2002 Summit in Prague. ... NATO 2002 Summit in Prague. ... Javier Solana Francisco Javier Solana Madariaga (born July 14, 1942 in Madrid, Spain) is the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) and the Secretary-General of both the Council of the European Union (EU) and the Western European Union (WEU). ...

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Economic crisis, corruption scandals and state terrorism against the illegal Basque armed group ETA eroded the popularity of Felipe González, and in 1996, the PSOE lost the elections to the conservative Partido Popular (PP). Between 1996 and 2001 the PSOE weathered a crisis, with Gonzalez resigning in 1997. The party suffered a hard defeat in 2000 (34.7%). This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ... Languages Basque - few monoglots Spanish - 1,525,000 monoglots French - 150,000 monoglots Basque-Spanish - 600,000 speakers Basque-French - 76,000 speakers [4] other native languages Religions Traditionally Roman Catholic The Basques (Basque: Euskaldunak) are an indigenous people[5] who inhabit parts of northwestern Spain and southwestern France. ... or ETA (Basque for Basque Homeland and Freedom; IPA pronunciation: [) is a paramilitary Basque nationalist organization. ... The Peoples Party (Spanish: Partido Popular, PP) is the largest right-wing political party in Spain. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ...

It has still remained as the ruling party in the autonomous communities of Andalusia, Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha and Asturias. Autonomous communities of Spain. ...

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero at a meeting in San Sebastián

In 2001, a new general secretary, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, was elected, renewing the party. Later, the PSOE won the municipal elections of 2003. FOTOZP es un servicio especialmente pensado para l@s profesionales de los medios de comunicación. ... FOTOZP es un servicio especialmente pensado para l@s profesionales de los medios de comunicación. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Location Location of Donostia-San Sebastian in Spain Coordinates : Time Zone : CET (GMT +1) - summer: CEST (GMT +2) General information Native name Donostia-San Sebastián (Basque) Spanish name San Sebastián Nickname La bella Easo Founded 1180 Postal code 200XX Area code 34 (Spain) + 943 (Gipuzkoa/Guipuscoa) Website http... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

On 13 November 2003 the PSOE won the regional election in Catalonia, through a pact with Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (Republican Left of Catalonia, ERC, left-wing pro-independence) and Iniciativa per Catalunya (Initiative for Catalonia, ICV, left-wing). Anthem: Capital Barcelona Official language(s) Catalan,Spanish and Aranese. ... Logo of the Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) party. ... Categories: Politics stubs | Catalan political parties ...

In 2004, the PSOE won the Spanish legislative elections with almost 43% of the votes, following the 11-M terrorist attacks, and maintained their lead in the elections to the European Parliament. - - In 2005, PSOE called for a Yes vote on the European Constitution. It has since legalised same-sex marriage, and has called for further integration into the EU. Legislative elections were held in Spain on March 14, 2004. ... (Redirected from 11-M) The scene of one of the Madrid bombings. ... Terrorist redirects here. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The constitutional treaty as signed in Rome on 29 October 2004 by representatives of the EU member states The Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe (TECE), commonly referred to as the European Constitution, was an international treaty intended to create a new constitution for the European Union. ... Same-sex marriage in Spain was legalized in 2005. ...

Terms

• Baron: Unofficial term for the party's regional leaders. They can be very powerful, especially if they run an autonomous community. There have been conflicts between barons and the central directorate. Some barons are Pasqual Maragall (Cataluña), who didn't run for re-election in 2006; Juan Carlos Rodríguez Ibarra (Extremadura), who has also announced that he will not run in his region's next elections; and Manuel Chaves (Andalucia). (Enrique Barón was a PSOE minister for Industry, the surname is a coincidence). The term baron is more colloquial than official, representing the great power than these persons have in the party.
• Compañero ("companion"): A term of address among Socialists, similar to the English term comrade.
• Currents: There have been several internal groups within PSOE, based on personal or ideological affinities. Some of them have ended with separation from the PSOE. The failed trial of primary elections for PSOE candidates was an attempt to conciliate currents. Examples of currents are "Guerristas" (followers of Alfonso Guerra), "Renovadores" (renewers, right-wing of the Party) or Izquierda Socialista (Socialist Left).

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Notable members

• Pablo Iglesias Posse
• Francisco Largo Caballero
• Rodolfo Llopis
• Indalecio Prieto
• Julián Besteiro
• Tomás Meabe
• Cayetano Redondo Aceña
• Ramón Rubial
• Felipe González
• Alfonso Guerra
• José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero
• Joaquin Almunia

Pablo Iglesias Pablo Iglesias Posse (October 18, 1850, Ferrol, Galicia - December 9, 1925, Madrid) led the Spanish socialist movement. ... Francisco Largo Caballero (October 15, 1869 -March 23, 1946) was a Spanish politician and trade unionist. ... Indalecio Prieto Tuero (April 30, 1883 - February 11, 1962) was a Spanish politician, one of the leading figures of the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) in the years before and during the Second Spanish Republic. ... Julián Besteiro Fernández (September 21, 1870 - September 27, 1940) was a Spanish socialist politician and university professor. ... Cayetano Redondo Aceña (1885, Segovia—21 May 1940, Madrid), Spanish politician, journalist, and mayor of Madrid during the Spanish Civil War - from November 1936 to May 1937). ... Felipe González Márquez (born March 5, 1942) is a Spanish socialist politician. ... Alfonso Guerra González (born May 31, 1940 in Sevilla) is a Spanish politician. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Joaquín Almunia Joaquín Almunia is the member of the European Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs (since 26 April 2004). ...

See also

• Politics of Spain
• List of political parties in Spain

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