Contemporary History of Spain: 1975 to Present

Franco dies after 35 years of absolute power and dictatorship

The PSOE is in power in Spain for 14 years

There was a call for strike due to disagreements in policy between the unions (UGT) and the nationalists

The PP finally beats the PSOE in the election and President Aznar and the PP take control

4 years of economic growth under the PP leading to many more successful elections

Strike broke out as a result of discord concerning educational system and insufficient communication and relationship between government and people. Turning point for the PP government

The terrorist acts by a group of Islamic extremists led to the death of 192 people and the wounding of over 2000

After the bombings in Madrid, citizens voted the PSOE back into power

PSOE and President Zapatero elected and reelected in 2008

The PP wins 2011 election and Rajoy elected in a complete majority