May 15, 2011, Madrid - Mass mobilizations in Spain. The Plaza del Sol in Madrid has been occupied by thousands of people for days. Mass rallies took place in Barcelona, Bilbao, and Santiago de Compostela. The demonstrators ask the political class to stop the dismantling of the welfare state. They demand an end to corruption and the introduction of real democracy.

On May 20, the Spanish electoral administration prohibits all demonstrations in Spain.