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William Chislett

@wchislett51.bsky.social
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Distinguished fellow Elcano Royal Institute, Madrid. Spain corr. The Times (1975-78), FT corr. Mexico (78-84). Author of 23 books. Spanish by Royal Decree. Madrid home since 1986. www.williamchislett.com

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William Chislett @wchislett51.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The post Brexit status of Gibraltar in force as of today, with the ending of checks at the land border with Spain. My look for @rielcano.bsky.social www.realinstitutoelcano.org/en/commentar...
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Gibraltar set to feel the impact of its new reality
The EU-UK treaty on Gibraltar will enter provisionally into force, avoiding a hard and not a fluid border and its economic consequences.
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William Chislett @wchislett51.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
My look at the Brexit disaster 10 years on. www.realinstitutoelcano.org/en/commentar...
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Ten years on from the Brexit referendum: is the UK better off?
Brexit continues to weigh on the UK economy and politics, while support for closer ties with the EU keeps growing.
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William Chislett @wchislett51.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
My look at Spain's four recent regional elections for @rielcano.bsky.social and what they say about the political mood. www.realinstitutoelcano.org/en/commentar...
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Spain moves to the right, following four regional elections
Spain’s regional elections highlight the rise of the right and VOX, but the next general election remains uncertain.
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Real Instituto Elcano / Elcano Royal Institute @rielcano.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
“The rightward shift in four regional elections in the last six months would suggest, prima facie, that the conservative Popular Party (PP) will be returned to power at the next general election due by August 2027". ✍️ @wchislett51.bsky.social #InsideSpain www.realinstitutoelcano.org/en/commentar...
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Spain moves to the right, following four regional elections
Spain’s regional elections highlight the rise of the right and VOX, but the next general election remains uncertain.
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William Chislett @wchislett51.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
My comparison of the UK's and Spain's very different voting systems for @rielcano.bsky.social . @embspainuk.bsky.social www.realinstitutoelcano.org/en/commentar...
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The UK needs a fairer voting system
British electoral system is being blamed for political instability, weak representation and the quick turnover of Prime Ministers.
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William Chislett @wchislett51.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Hoy recibí un regalo de la editorial Renacimiento, por haber leído las galeradas de este importante libro.
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William Chislett @wchislett51.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
I am turning this document of mine into a book (in Spanish) to be published in January 2027 by Espasa (Planeta). www.realinstitutoelcano.org/en/work-docu...
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Fifty years after Franco: Spain’s profound transformation, 1975-2025
General Franco died 50 years ago, but Spain bore no resemblance to the country he took over after winning the 1936-39 Civil War.
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William Chislett @wchislett51.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
El último libro de Cees Nooteboom, amigo, publicado este mes, poco después de su muerte. Sus primeras crónicas sobre España (1957-2001), traducidos del holandés.
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William Chislett @wchislett51.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Population up 14 million since 1975, largely due to immigrants. bulletinofadvancedspanish.com/spains-popul...
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Spain’s population to hit 50 million
BAS editor William Chislett Spain’s population will reach 50 million this year, having grown more than 14 million over the last half century, the largest increase among the five biggest EU nations …
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William Chislett @wchislett51.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
The AI Challenge for Spain. My post for @rielcano.bsky.social www.realinstitutoelcano.org/en/commentar...
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The AI challenge for Spain
Despite its strong digital infrastructure, Spain faces labour risks from AI due to its high unemployment, particularly among the youngest workers.
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