About: Jose Manuel García-Margallo
Spanish ex-foreign minister: ‘Either we defend ourselves or there is no defence’
Spain's former foreign minister, José Manuel García-Margallo, told EURACTIV Spain that now is not the time for alarmist reactions to Donald Trump's US election victory and that Brexit could provide Spain with an opportunity to increase its international standing.
Spain’s Rajoy appoints EU-friendly Cabinet
Spain's leader Mariano Rajoy, starting a second term after months of political paralysis in his country, formed a new cabinet last night (3 November) that looks set to maintain controversial economic reforms and cement EU ties.
EU condemns Russia over Aleppo, to impose more Syrian sanctions
EU foreign affairs ministers yesterday (17 October) condemned Russia's air campaign in Syria, saying it may be guilty of war crimes, and it vowed to impose more sanctions on President Bashar al-Assad's government.
Spain wants UK to foot healthcare bill for British citizens
The Spanish government intends to broker a deal with the United Kingdom under which the outgoing EU member would pay the healthcare costs of the British diaspora living in Spain. EURACTIV Spain reports.
Spain promotes self as ‘bridge’ between continents at Mongolia summit
At the 11th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Mongolia, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel García-Margallo outlined the role of his country as a "bridge" between Asia and Latin America. EURACTIV Spain reports.
Scotland, Northern Ireland and Gibraltar eye turbulent future
Three of the constituent parts of the United Kingdom that voted to remain in the EU – Scotland, Northern Ireland and tiny Gibraltar – are now facing calls for referendums on their future.
Spain suggest joint sovereignty over Gibraltar in case of Brexit
Spain's foreign minister today (7 June) revived the idea of sharing sovereignty over Gibraltar with Britain if Brexit happens, saying it would allow the Rock to maintain access to the European Union.
Rajoy clinches ‘last minute’ mandate for summit
Spain's caretaker government agreed on a mandate, ahead of the two day refugee summit beginning today (17 March) in Brussels. EURACTIV's partner euroefe reports.
Kerry talks nuclear clean-up and TTIP with Spain
The talking points during John Kerry’s visit to Spain have included cleaning up nuclear contamination, TTIP and the Spanish economy. EURACTIV Spain reports.
Member states want to be less attractive to migrants
A flurry of ideas about how countries could reduce their attractiveness to asylum seekers have been voiced in various European countries, providing a preview of the discussion at the meeting of ministers of foreign affairs to be held in Luxembourg tomorrow (4 September).
Spanish FM calls for speeding up EU-Mercosur trade talks
The European Union and South America's Mercosur bloc need to accelerate negotiations on a trade accord, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said on Thursday (16 July).
Spain keeping commitment to Haiti
Spain is firmly adhering to its commitment to rebuild in Haiti after the devastating earthquake more than five years ago, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo said yesterday (16 June).