The end of the blind alley

24/01/2019. Análisis FAES. The presidency assumed by Juan Guaidó and already widely recognized - not by Spain or the EU - means making all the consequences of Maduro's illegitimacy effective. The democratic opposition has rebuilt its unity and leadership and is able to offer a transition project.

Venezuela: a golden opportunity

23/01/2019. Tomás A. Arias Castillo. For the first time in a long time, a favorable situation has arisen for the cause of freedom and democracy in Venezuela. The lesson is clear: without credible institutions, the rule of law and effective limits on power, it is impossible to have freedom, democracy and economic growth.

Shifting sands: Trump in Syria

22/01/2019. Javier Gil Guerrero. What lies behind Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the war against the Islamic state in Syria? The pressure for a regime change in Iran and support for Washington's allies in the Middle East - who can continue to count on diplomatic, economic and arms assistance - are powerful reasons.

2019 Budget |'Fake Politics'

15/01/2019. Miguel Marín. Budgets deserves an amendment to the whole. The Spanish economy has sufficient springs to improve its behavior and they can only be activated with orderly, stable political action supported by the citizens. Extending this legislature is synonymous with postponing for a year the necessary reform process that Spain urgently needs.

Between 'hard Brexit' and the second referendum

08/01/2019. Grupo de análisis FAES. It is time to ratify the agreement to avoid a 'hard Brexit', with the focus on the Protocol on Ireland and the transitional period, and FAES analyses the main scenarios that the British lower chamber’s negative vote would trigger on 15 January.

The euro turns 20 years old

14/01/2019. Román Escolano. With all its limitations, the euro has fulfilled its role well. Now, in the face of a more uncertain economic scenario, it is essential to complete the missing elements in its financial and banking architecture. This must now be our absolute priority.

A deserved tribute to our Constitution

27/12/2018. Eduardo Fernández Luiña. The Spanish political system has consolidated itself as one of the best democracies on the planet and it seems common sense to recognize the role played by the Constitution of 1978.

Sobre el desafío secesionista

Desde que Cataluña empezó a ser arrastrada hacia lo que hoy vemos, FAES ha trabajado en aquello que le es propio: informes estratégicos, análisis, Papeles y otras muchas publicaciones sobre el "proceso".