Strategic autonomy is a concept that divides Europeans between ourselves
José Ignacio Torreblanca comments on the varying interpretations of strategic autonomy by European countries
Media mentions – José Ignacio Torreblanca
For many EU smaller countries, strategic autonomy is a term that promotes French or German interests
José Ignacio Torreblanca explains the different European approaches on strategic autonomy
The debate in Europe is what might happen if Trump is re-elected and, therefore, there will be a very deep discussion about the need to increase defence spending and strengthen defence policy
José Ignacio Torreblanca explains what would happen if Trump wins the US elections regarding the war in Ukraine and EU Defence policies
The new agreement with Chile demonstrates that the EU is making progress in navigating the emerging multipolar world à la carte. It is able to put in place the necessary strategies and agreements.
José Ignacio Torreblanca analyses the new relationship between the EU and Chile in the á la carte multipolar world
There’ll be two very tense days in parliament on Wednesday and Thursday. It’s going to be very rough. I think we’re going to hear terrible things and that, logically, is going to stir people up.
José Ignacio Torreblanca on Spain’s new amnesty law
I don’t think you can find any members of government in other EU countries who say what Podemos is saying about Israel. It’s a very uncomfortable position for Sánchez.
José Ignacio Torreblanca analyses why the Israel-Gaza war is a challenge for Spain’s Sánchez who is struggling to put together a new coalition
Since the Abraham Accords, the Palestinian cause has been progressively marginalised. Hamas wanted to completely blow up the agreement by playing on the emotionality of the cause in the Muslim world
José Ignacio Torreblanca analyses the repercussions of the Hamas attack on Israel and its geopolitical effects
Then to make things worse, his erratic decisions ended up mining the road
José Ignacio Torreblanca comments on the results of the Spanish election
Both socialists and conservatives are deeply pro-EU. However, a prolonged deadlock and new elections will certainly have an impact on Spain’s leadership.
José Ignacio Torreblanca comments on the results of the Spanish elections and their potential impact on Spain’s presidency of the EU Council.
Sanchez could try to get the help of Puigdemont but it will not be easy. He will have to make more concessions to Catalonia. A referendum or amnesty is not possible
José Ignacio Torreblanca comments on the Spanish election