José María Aznar

José María Aznar



Expertise In:
- Leadership
- Diplomacy
- Global Economy and Trade
- Government Regulation
- Emerging Markets
Audience & Industry
- Associations
- Board Meetings and Executive Briefings
- Colleges and Universities
- Corporations
- Global Audiences
The man who returned Spain to the forefront of the world stage helps audiences understand the economic and debt crisis in Europe and how it can be contained, the international impact of the “Arab Spring,” the ever-present terrorist threat and the values of leadership.
Before José María Aznar took office as prime minister of Spain in 1996, his country was economically paralyzed by high unemployment, a deficit and little growth. Aznar instituted numerous economic reforms—including liberalizing the market and privatizing industry—in turn creating five million new jobs and a budget surplus. His changes increased Spain’s GNP by 68% and propelled Spain to the eighth largest economy in the world. Today, as his country is sinking under sovereign debt, Aznar explores Europe’s debt crisis and how it happened, the potential for lasting reforms and the future of the euro. Aznar has been a firm supporter of the international efforts against terrorism and shares with audiences his views on how it threatens world security—and what we must do about it. In the aftermath of the “Arab Spring,” he addresses the political, economic and social change in the region and why Western nations must formulate a common strategy for the future. Aznar also shares the values he believes are necessary for leadership: acting with conviction, having strength of character in the face of criticism and taking responsibility for your actions.
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José María Aznar's Speech Topics
The Economic Future of Europe
The Arab Awakening and How the West Should React
Leadership on the World Stage
Free Trade and Globalization
Works by José María Aznar
José María Aznar