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Spain

Europe
ESP

Current Score

71.00

Global Rank

4th

Percentile

98%

Last Updated

May 25, 2026

Ranking Trend

Spain's rank movement over the last 30 days

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Score Analysis

Analysis of Spain's policy signalling profile

Spain holds a WokeMeter score of 71, positioning it at the 4th spot globally and within the 97.8th percentile of countries assessed for policy signalling intensity. This high score aligns with Spain's comprehensive approach to Western-style progressive policy implementation, including robust DEI mandates and LGBTQIA+ protections. The consistent scores across all dimensions, averaging around 71, suggest that Spain maintains a balanced and pervasive focus on policy signalling across various sectors. The country's participation in EU frameworks such as the Digital Services Act and its enforcement of board diversity quotas contribute significantly to its elevated score, indicating a strong alignment with broader European policy norms.

Examining the dimension scores, Spain demonstrates uniformity in its policy signalling efforts. Each dimension, including Speech & Expression Climate, Institutional DEI Policy Intensity, and Corporate/Investor Signalling, scores at 71.05, suggesting consistent emphasis on these areas. The Legislative/Regulatory Activism dimension is slightly lower at 70.70, yet it remains closely aligned with the overall signalling intensity. This uniformity indicates a comprehensive approach without significant discrepancies among different policy areas, highlighting Spain's commitment to maintaining a high level of signalling intensity across multiple fronts. The absence of recent tracked events suggests stability in Spain's current policy environment, reinforcing the country's strong standing in the index.

Score Breakdown by Dimension

Weighted components of the composite score

Speech & Expression Climate(18% weight)
71.05
Institutional DEI Policy Intensity(18% weight)
71.05
Education & Curriculum Signalling(14% weight)
71.05
Media & Platform Moderation(14% weight)
71.05
Legislative/Regulatory Activism(14% weight)
70.70
Corporate/Investor Signalling(12% weight)
71.05
Protest & Activism Salience(10% weight)
71.05

Recent Events

Events that influenced this country's score

EU moves to ban Russian energy imports by 2028

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+1.0

A draft regulation approved by European Union energy ministers would phase out Russian import contracts by January 2028.

Oct 21, 2025Source

European Union to phase out Russian gas imports by end of 2027

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
+1.0

The European Union will phase out all Russian gas imports by the end of next year, the bloc’s energy ministers agreed on Monday. Although diplomats said that Hungary and Slovakia – which are diplomatically closer to the Kremlin and still import Russian gas via pipeline – both opposed the move.

Oct 20, 2025Source

Gaza Aid Deliveries Struggle, Despite Cease-Fire

Legislative/Regulatory Activism
-1.0

A single photograph of Palestinians besieging an aid convoy after the new cease-fire took hold in Gaza makes clear how much work lies ahead in the enclave.

Oct 20, 2025Source