 Speech Topics
The Economic Future of Europe
Before José María Aznar took office as prime minister, Spain was experiencing high unemployment and little growth. Aznar immediately instituted reforms – liberalizing the market and privatizing industry – turning Spain into the eighth largest economy in the world. Now Aznar shares with audiences worldwide his strategies for reviving flagging economies and shows businesses how to profit in the new market-oriented Europe.
Free Trade and Globalization
In this illuminating presentation, José María Aznar, Spain's prime minister from 1996 to 2004, explores how current international policy affects free trade in Europe, the U.S. and other countries around the world. Aznar shares with audiences the power and purpose of globalization and commercial relations, highlighting in particular the ramifications for underdeveloped countries. Aznar focuses on building stability and encouraging development in Latin America, where Spain has many links. He also details how globalization and commercial relations particularly favor those in underdeveloped countries, and stresses the importance of the “Atlantic link,” the interconnectivity of Europe and the U.S. as they strive to open up new markets around the world.
Leadership on the World Stage
What are the qualities of a great leader? How does one lead people where they might not want to go? José María Aznar knows. The prime minister of Spain from 1996 to 2004, Aznar led his country out of years of decline by instituting reforms that, though initially resisted, led to an economic and cultural revival. In addition, he held firm in his resistance to terror and his support for the U.S., even when polls indicated he do otherwise. Now Aznar shares his ideas about leadership on the world stage about the responsibilities and attributes of leaders, and how they can change their people, organizations and countries for the better.
Terrorism and Democracy
Terrorist attacks on the U.S. on Sept. 11th, on Spain in 2004 and on the British subway system demonstrate that Terrorism isn't just the U.S.'s problem, but the world's. Jose Maria Aznar, Spain's prime minister from 1996 to 2004, believes more attacks are inevitable, since one of the ultimate goals of terrorists, he believes, is to undermine democracies. Aznar himself has faced down terrorist threats: at great personal risk, Aznar helped weaken the terrorist organization ETA - who attempted to assassinate him in 1995. In addition, his administration was undermined by a brutal terrorist attack on March 11, 2004. How are free democratic elections around the globe currently threatened by terrorism? And what can be done about it? Aznar he sheds light on what the future holds for international democracy in a world blighted by terror.
About José María Aznar
The man who returned Spain to the forefront of the world stage helps audiences understand leadership, an ever-present terrorist threat and the global implications of a truly international economy.
Before José María Aznar took office as Prime Minister of Spain, 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. Aznar shares his strategies for creating economic opportunity in the new global economy. Aznar has been a firm supporter of the international efforts against terrorism. Even in the face of wilting pressure, as his own country became the target of terrorism, he continued to stand strong. Now he shares with audiences his views on terrorism and how it threatens democracy and world security─and what we must do about it. Aznar shares the values he believes are necessary for leadership: acting with conviction and strength of character in the face of criticism and taking responsibility for your actions. As well, Aznar provides an understanding of how the loosening of economic borders will influence local markets, Europe’s economic future and the survival of the EU in today’s international economy.
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