Monarchy Versus Republic in the Political Discourse of Modern Spain

Abstract

The "monarchy-republic" dichotomy is not conjunctural, but historical in nature and reflects the confrontation between the "two Spains". Each time against the backdrop of crises in the society the conflict worsens. At present, this alternative is closely linked to the revisionism of the last 45 years of Spanish history - the assessment of democratic transition, the formation of democracy, government policy, specific political events, the Catalan crisis and the problem of the country's territorial integrity. Spanish society remains divided on this and other key issues of social life. Different political forces benefit from the "monarchy-republic" dilemma, presenting arguments for and against the existing form of government. This issue is particularly acute in Catalonia. At the same time, for the majority of Spain's population, regardless of the region, urgent social and economic issues remain crucial. In the near and medium term, the Spaniards, despite allowing themselves to be "progressive", choose "republican monarchism", which ensures political stability.