Presentation of the Elcano Policy Paper: ‘Water in Spain: citizens’ opinions, attitudes and priorities’
Presentation of the Elcano Policy Paper ‘Water in Spain: citizens' opinions, attitudes and priorities’, which will take place on 1 July 2025.
Democracy and citizenship
Dan’s presidency in Romania: more stability in a volatile region
As the new President of Romania, Nicușor Dan must forge alliances to achieve internal stability and raise the country's credibility abroad.
Fault lines in the East: Romania’s political transformation and Europe’s future
The 2025 presidential elections in Romania reflect the country’s broader shift towards populist nationalism and institutional distrust.
The trail of Trump’s (anti-)immigration policies in Europe
The influence of Trump's migration policies is reflected in a tougher approach to immigration by various governments in Europe.
The fall of the Assad regime and what it means for Syrian refugees
Syrian refugees face uncertainty in the EU and Turkey post-Assad, with shifting policies affecting their safety.
Roundtable ‘Donald Trump’s second term: implications for Europe and the future of liberal democracies’
What will be the implications of Donald Trump's second term in office in the US for Europe and the rest of the liberal democracies?
The US elections: campaign, transition and inauguration
Examining the key stages of the US elections -campaign, transition, and inauguration- and their impact on shaping the presidency.
The new Democratic presidential ticket: what’s changed and what remains the same
Exploring the new Democratic presidential ticket with Kamala Harris: what has changed from Biden’s run and what remains the same?
King Felipe VI restores trust in the monarchy in his first decade
Felipe VI has restored confidence in the institution and is much more popular than his father and also the country’s leading politicians.
One heartbeat away from the presidency: Kamala Harris vs JD Vance
Harris and Vance, currently vice-presidential candidates, are likely to be nominated for the presidency in 2028.
Germany’s closest partner slips further away
The National Security Strategy reflects Germany's foreign policy and its relations with close partners such as France.
Time for the UK to adopt Spain’s electoral system?
The UK electoral system has shown a gap on record between vote share and proportion of seats. Could Spain's system work in the UK?