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The contributions made by Spaniards to the activities of the European Commission (EC) have not yet been illuminated in academic literature. This note does not claim to establish a scientific basis for research. It is, simply, an attempt to identify some of the roles that Spanish politicians & civil servants have fulfilled in the Commission. The note finds that these roles have been overwhelmingly positive for advancing the Commission's interests & the process of European integration. It ends on a tone of warning about future developments in an enlarged Commission. Adapted from the source document.

The most important challenge for the European Union is enlargement. How does Spain view it? This article provides a historical summary of the Spanish experience in the European Union in a number of areas. It argues that Spain has always been favorable to enlargement both for political & strategic reasons & that economic & commercial concerns have been exaggerated. The most significant Spanish preoccupations have already been taken care of. However, there are some specific concerns that must be addressed in the negotiations. In a completely new European Union, Spain will be required to make some painful adjustments. 17 References. Adapted from the source document.

Der Beitrag tritt der weit verbreiteten These entgegen, das Regime unter Franco habe gar keine eigenständige Außenpolitik betrieben, es habe insoweit nur reagiert, nicht agiert. Er zeichnet in großen Zügen das Bild der außenpolitischen Interessen und Schritte des Franquismus in dessen verschiedenen Perioden (soweit es der gegenwärtige Stand der Archivarbeiten zuläßt), wobei er auch die wiederholte Umorganisation des Außenministeriums berücksichtigt. (UH2)