Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Spain
Spain is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy led by King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party. The government focuses on institutional strengthening, anti-corruption measures, and advancing digital and renewable energy policies amid a stable political environment with full democratic practices.
Political Stability
Good
Corruption Index
Moderate
Democracy Index
Good
Government Type
Constitutional Monarchy
Legal System
Civil law system with regional variations
Head of State
King Felipe VI(since 2014)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez(Spanish Socialist Workers' Party)since 2018
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: 0-1
Stable
Political Stability Index (2024)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Full Democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-left
Center-right
Voting Rights
EU citizens can vote in local and European elections. Full voting rights after citizenship.
Recent Developments
- New digital government initiatives launched in 2024
- Increased focus on renewable energy policies
- Administrative digitalization programs
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