Invitation to Leadership Lecture with Mr. Jose Maria Aznar (Prime Minister of Spain 1996-2004)
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The Europa! Club has the privilege to be, together with the Lauder Institute, one of the key sponsors of José María Aznar’s lecture this Friday, December 3rd. As Spain’s Prime Minister during 1996 to 2004, Mr. Aznar led Spain to an historic path of economic growth and reforms, which allowed the country to become a leading European economy. Additionally, his vast experience in International Relations, and specially in bilateral US – EU relations, makes him an ideal candidate for a leadership lecture as the one we will be hosting this Friday.
Please, save the date and clear your schedules to make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to hear the unique views of a former Head of State this following Friday. And also, join us in thanking Santiago Casanova (WG’12), for leading a large team of Spanish/Latin students in organizing this exclusive venue.
Lecturer’s biography:
• José María Aznar served as Prime Minister of Spain from 1996 to 2004, following the electoral victory of the Popular Party after 14 years of socialist governments.
• Under his leadership, the country experienced a historic path of economic growth and reforms (liberalization of the telecom and energy sectors, tax reductions, rationalized public spending) and Spain emerged as a leading European economy. Mr. Aznar also led Spain in the transition to the Euro currency in the year 2000.
• After surviving a terrorist car-bomb attack in 1995, Mr. Aznar led the battle against terrorism in Spain by opposing political concessions and fostering international cooperation with democratic countries. Mr. Aznar is a strong supporter of the Atlantic Relationship and the European Union’s commitment to freedom and economic reforms.
• After leaving office, he become distinguished Scholar at Georgetown University, he founded the think tank "Foundation for Analysis and Social Studies“, became Honorary President of the Popular Party and member of the Spanish Council of State.
• He is member of the Board of Directors of the News Corporation and member of the Global Advisory Board of J.E. Robert Companies.
• Mr. Aznar holds a degree in Law and an Honorary Ph.D in Social Sciences. He has authored seven books.
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