A Forum Shaped by Structural Uncertainty The 2026 edition of the Madrid Economic Forum takes place in a context defined by persistent volatility, geopolitical fragmentation and shifting economic priorities. As inflation remains uneven, global growth diverges across regions and geopolitical tensions reshape trade and energy markets, the forum positions itself as a space to interpret economic transformation.   Key Themes from the 2026 Agenda 1. Growth Under Fragmentation Speakers and panels converge around a central

A New Energy Disruption Global oil markets are experiencing one of the most severe disruptions in recent decades following the escalation of war involving Iran. Attacks on energy infrastructure and the effective disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of global oil flows, have sharply reduced supply and increased volatility across energy markets. Oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel, with spikes approaching historical highs as supply constraints intensify and market

From Separation to Strategic Adjustment Since the United Kingdom formally left the European Union in 2020, Brexit has moved from a political rupture to a structural adjustment in European governance and economic relations. The initial phase focused on legal withdrawal and trade arrangements under the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Today, the debate increasingly concerns long-term strategic positioning: how the United Kingdom and the European Union redefine cooperation in trade, security, technology and geopolitical influence.