Frente Obrero presents itself as an organization directed at workers and opposed to the parties that have governed Spain. Its political identity brings together interventionist economic proposals, a defense of national sovereignty, and restrictive positions on immigration.
The organization defines itself on its own website as a “patriotic and revolutionary” movement. That is its self-description: it is meant to show how it wants to present itself to voters, but it does not replace an examination of its specific measures.
Who is Roberto Vaquero
Roberto Vaquero is the president of Frente Obrero. According to information from the organization, he was re-elected at its second congress, held in Madrid on April 14, 2024.
The candidacy proclaimed by the Provincial Electoral Board of Madrid and published in the BOE identifies him by his full name, Roberto Vaquero Arribas, at the head of the Frente Obrero list for the Congress. Julia Galindo and Denis Paredes appear next.
The electoral document accredits his position on that candidacy. The presentation of a list must not be confused with obtaining parliamentary representation, which depends on the result of the ballots.
What it proposes on employment and the economy
The political program published by Frente Obrero calls for wage increases linked to the cost of living and greater representation of workers in companies. It also proposes banning temporary work agencies.
For self-employed workers, it proposes eliminating the fee when income does not reach the minimum wage. Its document also defends Spain’s exit from the European Union and from NATO.
These measures belong to the organization’s program. They are not legislative changes approved nor rights that can currently be requested merely because they appear in that text.
| Area | Proposal of the organization |
|---|---|
| Employment | Wage increases linked to the cost of living and restrictions on temporariness. |
| Self-employed | Eliminate the fee for those who do not reach the minimum wage. |
| Foreign policy | Exit from the European Union and from NATO. |
| Housing | Promote public housing and take action against speculation. |
| Immigration | Tighten border control and expand the grounds for expulsion that its program defends. |
Summary of proposals by Frente Obrero. It does not describe current regulations or an evaluation of their legal or budgetary viability.
Its position on housing and squatting
In the specific housing document released in October, Frente Obrero defends expanding public supply and acting on real estate speculation. It also directs its criticisms at funds and at the extension of the tourist uses of housing.
The formation differentiates between the occupation of private homes and the evictions of vulnerable working families. It rejects the former and proposes that the latter have alternative housing.
Its proposal includes mechanisms for a second chance in mortgages and giving in lieu of payment. At the same time, it links pressure on housing with immigration and calls for reducing it. This relationship is presented as part of its political diagnosis, not as a single and proven explanation of the rent prices.
What it defends on immigration
The program proposes stricter border controls and a policy of expulsions. It also establishes preferences regarding the origin of immigration that it considers acceptable and demands conditions for cultural integration.
Its approach is not limited to irregular immigration: the document also questions the volume of legal arrivals. The formation links this position to its interpretation of the labor market and wages.
Where to consult the complete program
The Frente Obrero website offers a 64-page document organized by subject. It includes employment, housing, taxation, immigration, pensions, and territorial organization.
The text itself specifies that it is a political program of the organization. To check a specific proposal, it is advisable to go to the corresponding section and distinguish between the objective it sets out, the measure it proposes, and the procedure necessary to put it into practice.