Spain and the Holocaust: contested past, contested present

Shielded under the label of neutrality during World War II Spain has avoided criticism of its role during the Holocaust for too long. The Franco regime (1939-1975) succeeded in forging a narrative that safely removed the nation from the horrors of the Holocaust. It was not until 2000 that the Holocaust gained presence in Spanish life. Questions around the regime's specific actions or inactions became the subject of scrutiny by scholars, state institutions, the media, and the wider public