The International Economy Summit (UEZ 2025) hosted Türkiye and the world’s respected politicians, business leaders and academics for the 14th time this year. On the second day of the summit, former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero made the opening speech on the second day of the summit. Emphasizing that Türkiye’s integration into the EU is the biggest defense of the EU, Zapatero said, “We support the most. Spain, an advanced country. This has been possible thanks to the EU project.
Faith was lost to the West
Zapatero said that the balances in the world have changed: “For us, China is now an acceptable power. And there is a loss of belief in the West, the United States. First they say America and this is the loss of the United States. There are examples of this. Great Britain’s output from the EU, Brexit. It suffered a serious loss of power in the 20th century. The loss of power here was attached to immigrants, Brussels, EU was caused. They regret it right now. “
Nationalism is increasing
Zapatero, who is currently noting that the world of nationalism is on the rise: “If nationalism continues, international disagreements begin and these wars evolve. These wars collapse like a nightmare. The war of Israel in Gaza can be shown as an example. protectionism. “
Russia did not recognize international law
Zapatero said that he expects great movements in world politics this year: “We have to finish the Ukrainian war. I congratulate Türkiye for his role here. Russia did not recognize international law and occupied a country. Thousands of lives were lost. If they would have won the EU, the EU would have won the EU, the EU would have won the essence of the Ukraine.
It is very important that the PKK ends
Stating that he wants to see Türkiye as a leader in the Middle East, Zapatero said, “I expect to create political leadership, to protect Syria, Libya and the country so scattered. All the wars here are very meaningless. The end of the PKK will be very important for us. If most of the world remains silent, if we are killed, where we are in ethical values, civilization, we should think about it. “
