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Influence and image of Spain

Grappling with a national tragedy. La Escalinata del Óvalo in Teruel, Spain. Photo: Jocelyn Erskine-Kellie (CC BY-SA 2.0).
Inside Spain Experts Comments

Grappling with a national tragedy

Crafting a narrative of why and what happened in a national tragedy is the job of historians, not the polarised political class.

By William Chislett
15 Feb 2022 //
8 mins Reading time
España en el mundo en 2022: perspectivas y desafíos. Real Instituto Elcano, 2021. Foto: Krzysztof Hepner (@nsx_2000)
Influence and image of Spain Policy Papers

España en el mundo en 2022: perspectivas y desafíos

By Ignacio Molina, (coords.), Jorge Tamames
13 Jan 2022 //
20 mins Reading time
Spain’s state pension conundrum. Inside Spain, December 2021. Photo: Roberto Tadeo (CC BY-NC 2.0)
Influence and image of Spain Experts Comments

Spain’s state pension conundrum

The reforms aimed at easing the pressure on the pension system of the upcoming retirement of baby boomers look insufficient.

By William Chislett
23 Dec 2021 //
9 mins Reading time
Rock of Gibraltar. Photo: Pavol Svantner @palsoft
Influence and image of Spain Analyses

Consolidating the EU in the area around the Strait: Gibraltar

This analysis examines the presence of the EU as an actor in the territorial issues and disputes in the area around the Strait of Gibraltar, as well as Spain’s strategic options, placing the spotlight on Gibraltar.

By Alejandro del Valle Gálvez
23 Nov 2021 //
17 mins Reading time
Why do Spaniards have a lower opinion of their country than foreigners?.Inside Spain.
Influence and image of Spain Experts Comments

Why do Spaniards have a lower opinion of their country than foreigners?

Spaniards once again have a lower opinion of their country than by citizens abroad, according to the Country RepTrak®2021.

By William Chislett
18 Nov 2021 //
8 mins Reading time
WP03 2021 Chilett Valedictory dispatch
Influence and image of Spain Working Papers

Valedictory dispatch: looking back on 20 years of Spain, and ahead

In this Working Paper the author looks back on almost 20 years covering Spain for the Elcano Royal Institute and ahead to the country’s challenges.

By William Chislett
29 Oct 2021 //
5 mins Reading time
Imagen: Emma Muñoz Descalzo / ©Real Instituto Elcano
Influence and image of Spain Working Papers

La reputación de España en el mundo. Country RepTrak®2021 ENEN

Edición 2021 del informe que analiza la reputación de España en el mundo mediante encuestas de opinión entre ciudadanos de 24 países utilizando la metodología Country RepTrak®.

By Reputation Institute, Real Instituto Elcano
25 Oct 2021 //
3 mins Reading time
The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spain) in the 1960s. Photo: foundin_a_attic (CC BY 2.0). Elcano Blog
Influence and image of Spain Experts Comments

How Spain transitioned from middle-income to high-income status

Anyone who has been following Spain over the last 50 years cannot but be amazed at how infinitely more prosperous the country has become.

By William Chislett
29 Sep 2021 //
6 mins Reading time
Spain and Italy should cooperate more to make a stronger EU. South EU Summit (Malta). Photo: Fernando Calvo/Ministry of the Presidency. Government of Spain
Future of Europe Experts Comments

Spain and Italy should cooperate more to make a stronger EU

A more cooperative relationship between Spain and Italy would bring stability and boost the economy of the entire EU.

By Alessandra Bonissoni
17 Sep 2021 //
6 mins Reading time

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