Spanish Socialist Workers' Party

Some of the key events about Spanish Socialist Workers' Party

• 1879

  Founded as a socialist party to represent the interests of the working class in Spain
• 1931

  Played a key role in establishing the Second Spanish Republic
• 1934

  Participated in a failed revolutionary insurrection against the government
• 1936

  Won the elections as part of the Popular Front coalition
• 1936

  Supported the execution of political opponents during the Spanish Civil War
• 1939

  Lost the Spanish Civil War, leading to exile and repression of members
• 1977

  Legalized after Franco's dictatorship, becoming a major political force in democratic Spain
• 1979

  Abandoned Marxism as its official ideology
• 1982

  Won a landslide victory in the general election, forming the first left-wing government since 1939
• 1982

  Implemented austerity measures and economic liberalization policies
• 1986

  Oversaw Spain's entry into the European Economic Community (now European Union)
• 1986

  Supported Spain's entry into NATO despite previous opposition
• 1992

  Organized the Barcelona Olympics and Seville Expo, showcasing Spain on the world stage
• 1993

  Involved in a major corruption scandal known as the Filesa case
• 2004

  Implemented progressive social reforms, including same-sex marriage legalization
• 2004

  Withdrew Spanish troops from Iraq, straining relations with the US
• 2008

  Introduced a law recognizing the rights of victims of the Spanish Civil War and Franco's dictatorship
• 2008

  Faced criticism for inadequate response to the global financial crisis
• 2011

  Lost general election amid high unemployment and economic turmoil
• 2018

  Formed a government through a successful motion of no confidence, promoting democratic renewal

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