A buoyant economy, marred by an overheated property market
Spain's economy led in 2024's macroeconomic data, with the focus now on tackling the escalating housing crisis.
Influence and image of Spain
Spain’s stressful water problem
Spain has been hit by torrential rain, causing deadly flooding, and by drought, all caused by country's persistent water management issues.
Presentation of the Elcano Policy Paper: ‘Spain in the world in 2025: perspectives and challenges’
The Elcano Royal Institute analyses the prospects of Spain in the world for 2025, the international outlook and short-term challenges.
Spain’s complex demographic reality
Spain's declining birth rates and ageing population highlight an urgent need for policy and societal reform in a complex demographic reality.
The ups and downs of Spain’s centuries-long economic development
The development of Spain's 750-year economic journey is marked by periods of stagnation, growth, and revival across the centuries.
Spain’s mixed education results
Spain shows mixed results in education, with high rates of over-qualification, early school-leaving, and inconsistent PISA scores.
Catalonia returns to a semblance of normality
The price for Catalonia 's first non-separatist government in a decade is a controversial new financing pact for the region.
A vibrant hymn to Madrid
Madrid boasts a rich history, cultural heritage, and vibrant identity, from its Islamic roots to its modern cosmopolitan charm.
A partner of choice? Spain’s performance in the European Defence Fund in 2023
Spain strengthens its role and stands out in the European Defence Fund 2023, leading in areas such as innovation and air combat.
Economy doing better, but no room for complacency
The Spanish economy is performing relatively well. It grew 0.7% in the first quarter year-on-year, more than double the EU average.
Citizens and the climate change
Executive summary of the survey conducted by the Elcano Royal Institute in 2024 on citizens’ attitudes towards climate change.
The Spanish private sector in a geopolitical Europe
What are the challenges and opportunities for the Spanish private sector in an increasing geopolitical Europe?
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