Spain has held on to 13th position in the Elcano Global Presence Index, resisting a general downward trend observed across Europe. According to the study published by the Real Instituto Elcano, Spain remains one of the few European nations that has not lost global prominence, placing ahead of countries like Australia and just behind South Korea and Italy.
The index highlights that Spain’s stability contrasts sharply with the performance of other major European economies. Germany and the Netherlands recorded the sharpest declines in global presence, while France and Italy experienced more moderate contractions. Outside of Europe, other advanced economies such as Japan and Australia also saw their international footprint diminish.
Conversely, the study emphasizes the ongoing consolidation of China, which holds more than 17 per cent of the world’s population, as its global influence continues to expand. The data also points to a persistent relevance for the United States, suggesting that political rhetoric regarding a loss of American global influence may be inconsistent with actual data.
Through its corporate governance structure, which includes its board of trustees and committees, the Real Instituto Elcano maintains a continuous monitoring of Spain’s international influence and image as a central pillar of its research agenda.
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