Las políticas del consenso vs. las políticas del disenso. Encuentro con Ignacio Varela.

The success of the Transition, a difficult period marked by saber-rattling and furious expressions of political conflict, owes much to the public's fear of a repeat of civil confrontation. This societal conviction drove the major parties to a constitutional pact and policies of consensus. The leaders of the time understood the message. After several decades among the most prosperous in Spanish history, with record levels of well-being, radical populist and nationalist movements have altered the dynamics of the political landscape, fostering barriers, isolation, and policies of dissent. Is this a pathological deterioration of the values ​​upon which democracy in Spain was founded, or are these merely calculated strategies in a favorable context? Ignacio Varela Ignacio Varela is a political analyst and consultant with extensive experience. He served as Deputy Director of the Prime Minister's Office during Felipe González's term. He played a prominent role in shaping the political strategies and electoral campaigns of the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) for 35 years. He regularly contributes to Onda Cero and El Confidencial, where he is a member of the Editorial Board. Teodoro León Gross Coordinator: Teodoro León Gross He holds a PhD in Journalism and a degree in Hispanic Philology. He is a tenured professor of Communication at the University of Málaga. He has served as director of the Manuel Alcántara Chair and Foundation. He is a columnist for El Mundo, El País, and currently ABC, following stints at Diario 16 and Sur. Since 2020, he has directed and presented ‘Mesa de Análisis’ on Canal Sur and is a commentator on ‘Herrera en COPE,’ as he previously was on ‘Hoy por hoy’ on Cadena Ser. He is the author of academic books such as 'El periodismo débil' (Weak Journalism), 'La prensa diaria en la UE' (The Daily Press in the EU), and 'El Artículo de opinión' (The Opinion Article). He has participated in numerous national and international research projects.