Europe and the reshaped global order / Policy Brief
Why does Spain not have a policy for Latin America?
12/01/2010 By Susanne Gratius
Like the previous administration, the current Spanish government has failed to articulate a policy towards Latin America which focuses on cooperation and investment. However, during its EU presidency, Spain intends to bring Latin America back to the forefront of the EU foreign affairs agenda. Since the region is not a priority for the EU, Latin America offers an excellent platform for Spain to develop an independent policy and influence the European agenda. But just as with the previous administration, the Zapatero's government has not managed to translate rhetoric into substance.
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Keywords
Civil society Development cooperation Latin America & Caribbean Spain Spanish foreign policyBio author: Susanne Gratius
Latin America. Emerging powers. Brazil. Cuba. Venezuela. EU-Latin American relations.
