Politics among Spanish Places

Question

I am curious about how Spanish politics works. Not trying to start any debates here, but just want to know. I am thinking about moving to places and if I hear about a place that has more freedom above anything else, I am considering looking at it. I am a bit scared of the economic crises that are happening around the world.

Answer 1

Hi singasdf12

That's an interesting query but one which likely does not have a simple answer. Considering the fact that the term "freedom" often has very subjective meanings, it might be prudent to first note by what criteria your personal idea of freedom should be defined. Any useful advice would certainly need to take such considerations into account.

Although, it may be a bit simplistic, you might find the following article helpful: How do you quantify a countries liberty. It includes a couple of links to outside sources which you might also find useful.

In regards to the state of affairs in various countries, you might try reading some of the countries' newspapers. Many are available on the web at http://www.prensaescrita.com

Good luck in your search.

Answer 2

Good thinking! Perhaps I was too vague.

Let me define what I was thinking about. Freedom in the way that less bureaucracy is involved in society, ESPECIALLY in economy. It does not matter what it is; as long as less interference is involved, I am happy. I hope that clarified things a bit more.

Aside from that, I can't really read Spanish at such an advanced level. One of your links was very into Spanish. Anyway, I was considering looking at South America, in particular, mostly because it seems to have more resolving from fighting than before. So I can imagine that the citizens are craving for freedom. Plus, Spain seems to be socialist. It might just be my imagination, but whenever a King and Queen is involved in politics, even in a representative monarchy like Britain where the King and Queen are just big talkers, I just can't help but shake the feeling that some sort of big power is on them. I know only what they look like from pictures and a few key words painted in my geography book, but I don't really know about them very well. I would like some opinions.

But thank you!