Influence and image of Spain
Presentation of the Elcano Policy Paper “Spain in the world in 2026: prospects and challenges”
Presentation of the 14th edition of the policy paper Spain in the World, a collective work by the Elcano Royal Institute.
Spain’s parliamentary monarchy has served the country well
In a divided country like Spain, the parliamentary monarchy serves as a unifying force and a symbol of stability.
Spain and the UK deepen bilateral ties within a strategic framework
The UK-EU agreement on Gibraltar has unlocked a road map for greater cooperation between Spain and Britain.
Foreign workers power economic growth
Immigrants and foreign workers are driving the increase in the working-age population and fuelling Spain’s economic growth.
Fifty years after Franco: Spain’s profound transformation, 1975-2025
General Franco died 50 years ago, but Spain bore no resemblance to the country he took over after winning the 1936-39 Civil War.
Climate change takes its toll on Spain
Spain’s average daily high temperature has risen nearly 2ºC over the past 50 years, marking a significant shift in climate trends.
The defence dilemma: can Spain ride Europe’s defence revival?
What are the main strategic, technological, and regulatory changes in the EU's defence policy, and what is Spain's position on these developments?
Forty years on from signing up to the EEC
Forty years on, Spain’s EU membership remains both a success story and a source of new challenges, having shaped the nation’s path.
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