Spain
Tensions over immigration are growing in Spain
The importance of migration as a political issue has risen significantly and could frame the next election
SpainNarco-subs will further improve, posing global threats
Organised grime groups have become highly skilled in the construction of submarines
InternationalTourism and manufacturing fuel solid Spanish growth
The economy grew by more than 3% year-on-year for a third consecutive quarter in October-December
SpainNew EU sanctions on Russian gas unlikely in short term
The EU is considering further restrictions on Moscow’s energy and mining sectors
RussiaEU’s approach to Syrian sanctions will be gradual
Several EU countries are calling on Brussels to lift some of its sanctions against Syria
EUSpain’s Sanchez faces threats to survival
Budgetary divisions and corruption scandals risk derailing the stability of Spain’s minority government
SpainEcuador-Spain drug challenges will endure
There is increasing evidence that Spain has become a preferred destination for the shipment of cocaine from Ecuador
EcuadorPro-Russian hacktivism will rise in the West
Almost three years since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, pro-Russian hackers are continuing to target Kyiv’s allies
InternationalRussian gas exports to EU likely to remain significant
Russia was the second-largest supplier of gas to the EU in the first ten months of this year
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