Ernesto Ekaizer: "this is a coup d'état"

We analyse the controversy over Ernesto Ekaizer's remarks and his thesis of a "coup d'état" in Spain. Debates, opinions and the role of RTVE here.

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Ernesto Ekaizer: "this is a coup d'état"
Ernesto Ekaizer and the debate over a "coup d'état"

Journalist Ernesto Ekaizer has sparked intense controversy with his recent public appearances, in which he described Spain's current political situation as a "coup d'état". His remarks have been circulated across various media outlets, provoking a polarised response among the public and in discussion forums, where both the credibility of his thesis and the track record and figure of the analyst himself are being questioned in the context of today's Spanish media landscape.

The essentials of the current debate

  • The "coup d'état" thesis: Ekaizer argues that recent political events in Spain constitute a breakdown of the constitutional order, a position that has been echoed and analysed in various media outlets aligned with the Government's editorial line.
  • The role of public television: The debate centres on whether such political diagnoses should be aired on RTVE, Spain's state broadcaster, questioning the neutrality of state media.
  • Historical and political context: Forum discussions link these remarks to past events in Spanish politics, mentioning 11 March 2004 and the handling of information during previous legislative terms.

What forum users think about these remarks

Those who flatly reject Ekaizer's narrative: A majority of the forum describes the journalist's words as a propaganda manoeuvre. They argue that the use of the term "coup d'état" is an attempt to divert attention from the Government's performance, and they harshly criticise his ties to public media, seeing it as an example of institutional degradation.​

Against them, those who see a real authoritarian drift: A minority of users partly share the concern expressed by Ekaizer, though not necessarily for the same reasons. Some point to an extreme political tension that could escalate into civil conflict, watching the current movements on the national political board with unease.​

Why this thread is getting people talking

The thread stands out for the virulence of the language used and the rapid slide of the debate into personal attacks and identity-based slurs, reflecting the fatigue of part of the audience with the usual talking heads on public television. The discussion gets stuck on the contradiction of whether the message is a legitimate warning or a piece of social engineering designed to polarise citizens even further.


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Summary of a discussion on Burbuja.info - Foro de economía, actualidad y política., translated from Spanish and reviewed before publication. Read the full discussion (93 replies).

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