Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2

Spain’s Global Power Stagnates, Focus Shifts to Europe


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This episode analyzes Spain’s stagnant global influence, as highlighted by the Elcano Institute’s annual report, which places the country 13th worldwide. We explore how Spain’s power remains heavily concentrated in Europe—especially within the EU—while its soft power and defense influence grow in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa. The report also notes internal imbalances, with Madrid and Catalonia accounting for nearly half of Spain’s total global weight.


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Simple Spanish News: Stories at A2By Stanislav Piskunov