As Europe's balance of power shifts eastward, France & Spain seek to 'reinforce their own positions'

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As Europe's balance of power shifts eastward, France & Spain seek to 'reinforce their own positions' Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Carlos Mascarell Vilar, political scientist based in Spain. From his own perspective, Emmanuel Macron's visit to Spain needs to be understood by European power, political legacy, and geoeconomics. France and Spain are seeking to reinforce their bilateral relationship at a moment when the balance of power within Europe is changing rapidly, particularly with the growing importance of countries in the east such as Poland.

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