Spain and Poland at the ballot box: what’s next for Europe?
Mark Leonard welcomes José Ignacio Torreblanca and Piotr Buras to discuss recent developments in Spanish and Polish politics and their impact on Europe
Spain
Showdown: What to expect from Spain’s general election
While Spain’s People’s Party leads the polls, obscure alliances and voter concerns leave the country’s future direction – and its impact on next year’s European Parliament elections – uncertain
The future of European politics
Mark Leonard welcomes the heads of ECFR’s national offices to discuss key players outside the traditional halls of European power
14 Nov
Alemania, España y la Unión Europea en el orden mundial tras la guerra
El Consejo Europeo de Relaciones Exteriores (ECFR) organizó el pasado mes de noviembre una serie de eventos con motivo de la visita a Madrid de…
Endless concessions: Spain’s tilt to Morocco
Spain’s recent move has little to do with peace in Western Sahara and everything to do with its desire to mend ties with Morocco. But, ultimately, Spain has only made itself more vulnerable to Moroccan pressure.
Spain-Morocco tensions: How the EU can make progress on Western Sahara
The EU cannot remain a passive observer on the Western Sahara issue. It should look to the EU3 model as a way to make progress.
Understanding the conflict in Western Sahara
What is the Western Sahara conflict is all about, and how will the most recent developments between Morocco and Spain influence this conflict?
This time is different: Spain, Morocco, and weaponised migration
By weaponising migration in Ceuta to advance its Western Sahara claim, Morocco has made several major mistakes. Spain is part of an EU that is not in a joking mood on irregular migration blackmail.
“Spain is back”: An interview with Arancha González Laya
In an interview with the head of ECFR’s Madrid office, the Spanish foreign minister discusses how her country is adapting to the global challenges of the twenty-first century
30 Sep
Europe’s digital sovereignty in a new world order: The view from Spain
An uncertain geopolitical backdrop marked by rising tensions between world tech leaders China and the USA adds to the sense of urgency, making Europe’s digital sovereignty more important than ever
Articles
Showdown: What to expect from Spain’s general election
While Spain’s People’s Party leads the polls, obscure alliances and voter concerns leave the country’s future direction – and its impact on next year’s European Parliament elections – uncertain
Endless concessions: Spain’s tilt to Morocco
Spain’s recent move has little to do with peace in Western Sahara and everything to do with its desire to mend ties with Morocco. But, ultimately, Spain has only made itself more vulnerable to Moroccan pressure.
Spain-Morocco tensions: How the EU can make progress on Western Sahara
The EU cannot remain a passive observer on the Western Sahara issue. It should look to the EU3 model as a way to make progress.
This time is different: Spain, Morocco, and weaponised migration
By weaponising migration in Ceuta to advance its Western Sahara claim, Morocco has made several major mistakes. Spain is part of an EU that is not in a joking mood on irregular migration blackmail.
“Spain is back”: An interview with Arancha González Laya
In an interview with the head of ECFR’s Madrid office, the Spanish foreign minister discusses how her country is adapting to the global challenges of the twenty-first century
Trump can’t tell the difference between dictatorship and democracy: An interview with Anne Applebaum and José Ignacio Torreblanca
ECFR’s José Ignacio Torreblanca in conversation with Applebaum about her latest book, The Twilight of Democracy
Podcasts
Spain and Poland at the ballot box: what’s next for Europe?
Mark Leonard welcomes José Ignacio Torreblanca and Piotr Buras to discuss recent developments in Spanish and Polish politics and their impact on Europe
The future of European politics
Mark Leonard welcomes the heads of ECFR’s national offices to discuss key players outside the traditional halls of European power
Understanding the conflict in Western Sahara
What is the Western Sahara conflict is all about, and how will the most recent developments between Morocco and Spain influence this conflict?
Events
14 Nov
Alemania, España y la Unión Europea en el orden mundial tras la guerra
El Consejo Europeo de Relaciones Exteriores (ECFR) organizó el pasado mes de noviembre una serie de eventos con motivo de la visita a Madrid de…
30 Sep
Europe’s digital sovereignty in a new world order: The view from Spain
An uncertain geopolitical backdrop marked by rising tensions between world tech leaders China and the USA adds to the sense of urgency, making Europe’s digital sovereignty more important than ever
In the media
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.
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
Then to make things worse, his erratic decisions ended up mining the road
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.
Spain needs to get out of almost two decades of losses and enter a positive virtuous cycle of greater knowledge, more productivity and less inequality
Toni Roldán explores a “Biden plan” for human infrastructures for Spain