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Spain is a member state of the European Union, as evidenced by its active participation in EU policy initiatives like 'Resilient EU 2030' [1] and its involvement in shaping the union's strategic autonomy [2], [3], and [4].

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Independence play: Europe's pursuit of strategic autonomy ecfr.eu European Council on Foreign Relations 7 facts

perspectiveSpain views NATO as key to its security policy and believes European strategic autonomy should focus on post-conflict stabilisation and crisis management in the European Union’s neighbourhood, particularly the Mediterranean.

claimSpain defines European strategic autonomy as encompassing the European Union’s capacity to protect its interests in economics, civilian capabilities, and technological innovation, rather than just military issues.

measurementSpain is among the one-third of European Union member states that see NATO and European strategic autonomy as compatible with each other.

perspectiveSpain advocates for the establishment of an European Union military headquarters to improve coordination between member states.

perspectiveSpain argues that NATO is its current security guarantor, yet the country still sees the European Union as having the potential to become a security organization.

claimSpain is one of only a few European Union member states that perceive Europe as having made significant progress towards strategic autonomy in budgetary matters.

measurementSpain is one of only seven European Union countries that view greater solidarity on defence and security as necessary to achieving European strategic autonomy.

Quest for Strategic Autonomy? Europe Grapples with the US - China ... realinstitutoelcano.org Real Instituto Elcano 3 facts

claimSpain introduced the non-paper 'Resilient EU 2030' at the October 2023 Granada meeting, aiming to contribute to a comprehensive, balanced, and forward-looking approach to reinforce the EU's open strategic autonomy.

claimAustria, France, Denmark, Lithuania, Spain, and Italy support strengthening dual-use export control frameworks within the European Union.

perspectiveSpain and Italy feel represented by the European Union’s Indo-Pacific strategy.

Political and social trends in the future of global security. A meta ... link.springer.com Springer 1 fact

referenceThe Atlantic Alliance, the European Union, and official bodies linked to the Defence Ministries of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States compiled foresight studies between 2007 and 2017 to identify major political and social trends affecting global security for the period 2030–2045.