Spanish foreign policy monitor: April-June 2015

The current wave of instability and conflict affecting their neighbours to the South and East has been a key issue on the Spanish and European agendas during the second quarter of 2015. In particular, the tragedy in the Mediterranean Sea that unfolded in April has returned the controversial issue of migration to the forefront of debate, both at a European and a national level. On the other hand, Spain has actively contributed to discussions in the United Nations Security Council just a few months before it assumes the monthly presidency of the organisation in October. Finally, economic diplomacy remains a central plank of Spanish foreign policy activity.