National Front (Spain, 1986)

The National Front (Spanish: Frente Nacional) was a far-right political party in Spain founded in 1986. It emerged from a split within the more established Fuerza Nueva, led by Blas Piñar. The National Front espoused nationalist, ultra-conservative, and anti-immigration views.

Its ideology was rooted in Spanish nationalism, traditional Catholic values, and a rejection of both communism and liberalism. The party advocated for a strong centralized state, the defense of Spanish cultural identity, and restrictions on immigration, particularly from non-European countries.

The party's electoral performance was consistently poor. It failed to win any seats in the Spanish Parliament or the European Parliament. Its support base was limited to small segments of the population sympathetic to its extremist views.

The National Front experienced internal divisions and leadership changes throughout its existence. Its activities often involved street demonstrations and the dissemination of propaganda promoting its nationalist agenda.

By the late 1990s, the National Front had largely faded from the political scene, its influence waning as other far-right groups emerged and consolidated. The party is no longer active.