Media Coverage, Political Context and Religion in Spain

Abstract

This paper analyzes the intersections between religion, politics, and the media, emphasizing how editorial lines shift in response to political contexts. Drawing on the Spanish experience, the study shows how media outlets negotiate their positioning on religion depending on broader partisan dynamics. The analysis highlights that religion becomes not only a matter of belief or institutional power, but also a communicative resource strategically reframed by the press to influence public opinion and political legitimacy.

Presenters

Óscar Luengo
Full Professor, Political Science, Universidad de Granada, Spain

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

The Politics of Religion

KEYWORDS

RELIGION POLICY, MEDIA, POLITICAL PARALELISM, SPAIN