... Spanish islands. This axis has a latent presence in the relations between both countries: although Madrid avoids its public mention, Rabat’s claims may end up in direct confrontation Spanish national interests.
Finally, the sixth and last axis is the European Union. Spain´s relationship with Morocco is based on the European Neighborhood Policy and on the Union for the Mediterranean. Besides, this relationship currently revolves around the provision of funds to Morocco for the externalization of borders, the agriculture ...
On March 12, 2021, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation held an online expert discussion to assess the state and prospects for fostering the relations between the European Union and the Russian Federation
On March 12, 2021, the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European ...
... Central Bank, Mario Draghi, who has been
tasked
by President Mattarella with forming a new government and solving political crisis in Italy.
Andrey Kortunov:
How the Pandemic Will Change EU-Russian Relations
Another deeply divided EU member state is Spain, where the health minister, Salvador Illa,
resigned
from his post the same day as Conte - partly out of fear of his fellow citizens, and partly due to personal motives to try his hand as the Socialist party’s candidate in Catalan regional elections ...
... times of crisis, Europe’s bureaucratic machinery is painfully slow.
These three examples are only the latest to prove that the European Union does not stand as united as it likes to believe. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said, "
We didn't need ... ... members trust in each other in times of a greater peril when even during a global epidemic help is forsaken? How to convince Spain to commit to Poland’s protection from Russia, or prevent Italy from deepening its ties with China via the Belt and Road ...
... problems than on international issues. This propensity for political introspection (some may even call it political autism syndrome) is present, to some extent, in the U.S., Russia, China, and India. However, it is particularly characteristic of the European Union, which currently has to simultaneously deal with Brexit, prepare for the upcoming European Parliament elections, restore financial discipline in the eurozone, and reconcile differing views on migration issues along with many other urgent ...
... Manager, who delivered a speech at the session focusing on the topic Does Post-International Order Put an End to Multilateralism?, together with Admiral Juan Francisco Martinez Nunez, Secretary General for Defense Policy of the Ministry of Defense of Spain, and Javier Solana, Secretary General of the Council of the European Union (1999–2009), NATO Secretary General (1995–1999).
On January 20 Barcelona Centre for International Affairs — CIDOB in cooperation with Centre for Global Economy and Geopolitics — ESADE and with the support of Barcelona City Council held an international seminar «War and Peace in the 21st Century? What is Russia up to?».
On January 20
Barcelona Centre for International Affairs — CIDOB
in cooperation with
Centre for Global Economy and Geopolitics — ESADE
and with the support of Barcelona City Council held an international seminar «War and Peace...
... Comparative Political Science Chair at MGIMO-University were in Madrid at conference "Understanding Russia: a Tryout for the European Union" organized by
Elcano Royal Institute
and
Barcelona Centre for International Affairs
with support from Friedrich ... ... program Europe for Citizens.
The event was attended by about one hundred experts, diplomats, journalists and officials from Spain and other European countries.
Dr. Kortunov and Dr. Busygina delivered their reports and used the conference margins for ...
... strategy.
Prospects
As the sovereign financial crisis and lower international ratings barred the PIGS from servicing their state debts, their gradual recovery from this catastrophic decline was only possible thanks to external credit lines provided by the European Union and the IMF. Except for Spain, assistance hinged on sweeping reforms, mostly aimed at consistent budget consolidation through curtailing spending and hiking taxes, which were developed and strictly monitored by the creditors. Along with the liberalized labor market, entrepreneurship ...
... the historical traits of authoritarian and bureaucratic governance. In this context, the Spanish example – which saw confrontation between new social movements and mainstream parties – is remarkably striking.
The Caudillistic Parties of Spain
In Spain, political parties are of paramount significance, as they control virtually the entire political space, with the election-winner coming to the helm and essentially merging with the state structures. They hold all key state institutions ...
