Spanish foreign policy monitor: January-March 2013

At the start of 2013, the intervention in Mali and the establishment of a Foreign Action and Foreign Services Act (LAESE) have largely dominated Spain’s foreign action. Meanwhile, the eurozone crisis is still setting the agenda of Spain’s relations within the European Union (EU).

Additionally, the unveiling of internal political corruption cases have damaged Spain’s international image. On a positive note, the country registered an increase in exports and performed well in the negotiations regarding
the 2014-2020 European Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).