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Inside Spain

George W. Bush delivering a speech behind the lectern at The Middle East Peace Conference at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain (30/10/1991). The numerous representatives surround a large rectangular white table, decorated with two flower arrangements and the signs of the participating countries: Israel, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and Jordan-Palestine. In the background, journalists with cameras and several tapestries in an imposing white stone room. Two large lamps hang from the ceiling.
Inside Spain Experts Comments

King Juan Carlos, Spain’s extraordinary ambassador

The role played by the king in ending Spain’s international isolation and bringing it onto the global stage has received scant attention.

By William Chislett
10 Feb 2026 //
8 mins Reading time
Crowds of people walking along La Rambla in Barcelona, surrounded by stalls and shops on both sides of the street, with tall trees providing shade overhead.
Inside Spain Experts Comments

Upsides and downsides as Spain’s population reaches 50 million

This year Spain’s population is expected to reach 50 million inhabitants, almost entirely due to net international migration.

By William Chislett
20 Jan 2026 //
9 mins Reading time
The north façade of the Royal Palace of Madrid rises imposingly with its characteristic classical Baroque architecture, built in the 18th century, with white and grey tones that stand out against a cloudy blue sky. The perspective of the building is taken from one of the fountains in the Sabatini Gardens, surrounded by sculptures and various hedges. Three tall trees stand out, creating a visual bridge between the garden and the palace.
Inside Spain Experts Comments

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.

By William Chislett
16 Dec 2025 //
11 mins Reading time
The Royal Palace of Madrid (Spain) in the 1960s. A large, historic building with classical architecture, featuring ornate details and a dome on the right side. The building is situated along a street with several old cars and a double-decker bus. Trees are visible in front of the building, and the sky is partly cloudy.
Inside Spain Experts Comments

Fifty years on from Franco: seemingly surprising support for the dictatorship

One in five young adults view the Franco dictatorship as ‘very good’ or ‘good’, although they did not experience it.

By William Chislett
18 Nov 2025 //
8 mins Reading time
Border between Spain and Gibraltar with the Rock in the background, customs building in the foreground, and several flags flying on top (Spain, the UK, Gibraltar and the EU).
Inside Spain Experts Comments

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.

By William Chislett
07 Oct 2025 //
11 mins Reading time
A busy street of Barcelona (Spain) at dusk with blurred motion of people walking. Tall buildings and trees line the street, illuminated by a mix of natural and artificial lighting, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Influence and image of Spain Experts Comments

Foreign workers power economic growth

Immigrants and foreign workers are driving the increase in the working-age population and fuelling Spain’s economic growth.

By William Chislett
16 Sep 2025 //
6 mins Reading time
A long bridge with tall concrete pillars spans a nearly dry reservoir in Aceredo (Spain), revealing the sandy and rocky bed below. Sparse water remains in parts of the reservoir. In the background, green forested hills rise under a partly cloudy sky. Spain
Inside Spain Experts Comments

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.

By William Chislett
08 Jul 2025 //
7 mins Reading time
General view of the ceremony for the signing of the Acts of Accession of Spain and Portugal to the European Communities, held on 12 June 1985 in the cloister of the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon. EEC
Inside Spain Experts Comments

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.

By William Chislett
10 Jun 2025 //
7 mins Reading time
Three people stand in front of the Berlaymont building in Brussels, where a large vertical banner for the EU’s NextGenerationEU programme shows a young woman stepping forward, with “Next Gen EU” and the EU flag above her. NGEU
Inside Spain Experts Comments

The impact of the NGEU funds begins to be felt

Spain is the second largest recipient, after Italy, of grants and loans under the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) programme.

By William Chislett
13 May 2025 //
6 mins Reading time

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