La participación política de los residentes británicos y alemanes en España: el caso de San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante

Abstract

This study focuses on the northern European citizens living in the Alicante provin- ce (on Spain's Mediterranean coast), who are more like immigrants than tourists. changes in many towns. Our objective is to examine the political role of these citizens in the regions where they are more present. Our analysis is based on de- mographic data and data on participation in the 2011 local election, as well as on a qualitative approach that delves into the informal processes of political partici- institutions has not grown at the same rate as their demographic weight is a con- sequence of both their lack of interest in public affairs and the interest of political elites in deactivating that participation.