Santiago Abascal

ModernPoliticianSpain1976 — ?

VOX nationalist leader, former PP Basque member.

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Quick Facts

Born

1976

Country

Spain

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score40.9

Santiago Abascal — Complete Timeline

2013 AD

Founded VOXPolitical Action

Abascal was a founding member of VOX, a right-wing nationalist party. He became its leader in 2014, transforming it into a major political force.

VOXParty FoundationRight-wing

Impact: nationalconstructive

Left the People's Party (PP)Political Action◆ Major

Abascal left the PP, where he had been a member of the Basque regional parliament, due to disagreements with the party's stance on Basque nationalism and other issues. This led to his involvement in founding VOX.

PPVOXSplit

Impact: national

2019 AD

Elected to the Congress of DeputiesPolitical Action◆ Major

Abascal was elected to the Spanish Congress of Deputies in the April 2019 general election, where VOX won 24 seats. This marked the party's entry into national politics.

ElectionVOXCongress

Impact: national

VOX became the third-largest party in SpainPolitical Action◆ Major

In the November 2019 general election, VOX won 52 seats, becoming the third-largest party in the Congress. This represented a significant surge in support for the far-right.

ElectionVOXFar-right

Impact: national