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Influence and image of Spain

Various old Spanish peseta banknotes of different denominations, including 500, 100 and 50 pesetas, with historical details and faces of important figures in Spanish history. Spain
Inside Spain Experts Comments

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.

By William Chislett
31 Oct 2024 //
5 mins Reading time
20241022 Chislett spains mixed education results
Inside Spain Experts Comments

Spain’s mixed education results

Spain shows mixed results in education, with high rates of over-qualification, early school-leaving, and inconsistent PISA scores.

By William Chislett
22 Oct 2024 //
8 mins Reading time
Session Hall of the Parliament of Catalonia, Barcelona. Catalonia
Inside Spain Experts Comments

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.

By William Chislett
17 Sep 2024 //
7 mins Reading time
Open door with a view of the Almudena Cathedral. Madrid
Influence and image of Spain Experts Comments

A vibrant hymn to Madrid

Madrid boasts a rich history, cultural heritage, and vibrant identity, from its Islamic roots to its modern cosmopolitan charm.

By William Chislett
06 Sep 2024 //
6 mins Reading time
Pilatus E-27 aircraft flying over the Mediterranean coast. Spain defence
International Security Analyses

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.

By Daniel Fiott
07 Aug 2024 //
4 mins Reading time
Close-up of stacked euro coins and in the background a blurred Spanish flag. Concept of the Spanish economy
Inside Spain Experts Comments

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.

By William Chislett
18 Jun 2024 //
7 mins Reading time
Citizens and the climate change
Climate and energy Surveys

Citizens and the climate change

Executive summary of the survey conducted by the Elcano Royal Institute in 2024 on citizens’ attitudes towards climate change.

By Lara Lázaro Touza, Carmen González Enríquez, José Pablo Martínez
06 Jun 2024 //
5 mins Reading time
Interior of the Madrid Stock Exchange Palace in 2017. Background: Screens showing the stock market situation.
Future of Europe Analyses

The Spanish private sector in a geopolitical Europe

What are the challenges and opportunities for the Spanish private sector in an increasing geopolitical Europe?

By Raquel García, Miguel Otero Iglesias, Luis Simón
30 May 2024 //
20 mins Reading time
Spanish delegation at the Parade of Nations at the London Opening Ceremony on 27 July 2012.
Influence and image of Spain Events

Roundtable ‘Geopolitics of sports and soft power’

Roundtable at the Madrid Book Fair on the analysis of the geopolitics of sport as soft power.

29 May 2024 //
1 min Reading time

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Signing ceremony for the Mercosur-EU agreement in Asunción, Paraguay (17/01/2026). On stage, raising their hands together, from left to right: José Raúl Mulino, President of Panama; Rodrigo Paz, President of Bolivia; Antonio Costa, President of the European Council; Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; Santiago Peña, President of Paraguay; Javier Milei, President of Argentina; Yamandú Orsi, President of Uruguay; and Mauro Vieira, Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Behind them, a table bearing the words “Presidencia Pro Tempore Paraguay 2026” (Paraguay Pro Tempore Presidency 2026) displays some of the flags of the signatory countries and, further back, a screen bearing the words “Signing ceremony: Association between Mercosur and the European Union”, framed by the flags of Mercosur and the European Union.

The EU-Mercosur agreement: historic and foundational

January 23, 2026

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Venezuela’s oil: evolution, scenarios and international repercussions

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January 20, 2026

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