Transicion and democracy of spain

By Samuel_118
  • Franco´s death

    Franco´s death

    Franco died and the dictatorship ended
  • Juan Carlos I

    Juan Carlos I

    Juan Carlos I proclaimad king of Spain. Dictatorship replaced by a democratic system
  • General elections in Spain

    General elections in Spain

    Giving rise to the formation of the Congress of Deputies and the Senate.The Unión de Centro Democrático (UCD) party,, wins the majority of seats in Congress.

  • Approval of the Spanish Constitution

    Laying the foundations for the establishment of a parliamentary democracy, by referendum
  • Coup attempt known as "23-F"

    Coup attempt known as "23-F"

    led by Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Tejero

  • The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE)

    Wins the general elections and forms a government, ending nearly 40 years of UCD dominance
  • Spain and the European Economic Community

    Spain and the European Economic Community

    Spain becomes a full member of the European Economic Community

  • Entry into force of the Organic Law on Union Freedom

    Guarantees the right to freedom of association and the right to strike in Spain
  • Terrorist attacks in Madrid, known as the 11-M attacks

    Terrorist attacks in Madrid, known as the 11-M attacks

    Which left more than 190 dead and marked a before and after in Spanish politics
  • The Popular Party (PP)

    The Popular Party (PP)

    Led by Mariano Rajoy, wins the general elections and forms a government
  • From Juan Carlos I to Felipe VI

    From Juan Carlos I to Felipe VI

    King Juan Carlos I abdicates in favor of his son Felipe VI, who becomes the new king of Spain.