Author: William Chislett
A former correspondent of The Times of London in Madrid and then the Financial Times in Mexico writes a monthly article (Inside Spain) for the Elcano Royal Institute. Elcano published four of his books on Spain. He also covered Turkey for the Institute.
Inside Spain (21 May – 18 June 2019 )
Socialist victory in European elections, Sánchez placed to push for top EU jobs.
Spain slips in Elcano Global Presence Index.
A new Socialist government within Sánchez’s grasp.
Landmark Catalan independence trial ends after four months.
Bank of Spain presses the next government to reform the pension system.
Iberdrola plans to build in Spain Europe’s largest solar farm.
Inside Spain (22 April- 21 May)
Spain gives sanctuary to Venezuelan opposition leader.
Socialists forecast to build on their general election victory in municipal and regional polls.
Anti-independence supporters in Catalonia surpass those in favour of secession.
Fiscal deficit slightly lower than reported, release from EU’s tutelage.
Blockbuster novel casts light on plight of ETA’s victims
Socialists beat a divided right but without a clear majority
Inside Spain (20 March – 22 April)
EU draft law defines Gibraltar as a British ‘colony’.
Spain faces most wide-open general election in 40 years.
Record foreign direct investment in Spain in 2018.
Correos (Post Office) plans to buy 51% of Portugal’s Rangel Expresso.
Avergonzado de ser británico
También publicado por ABC el 9 de abril.
Ashamed to be British
Spaniards are happier
Inside Spain (20 February-20 March)
Spain guarantees residency and healthcare rights for British citizens in event of no-deal Brexit.
Spain signs Gibraltar tax agreement with UK.
Abandoned rural Spain key in next month’s election.
Fugitive former Catalan Premier to run in European Parliament election.
Parties fail to agree social security reform after three years of negotiations.
Aena acquires Northeast Brazil airports for €437 million.
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