Arancha González Laya
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Arancha González Laya is a seasoned diplomat and leader with extensive experience in international trade and development. This interview highlights her ability to navigate complex political landscapes and foster collaboration across different cultures and regions.
“Got to talk about people, and we've got to talk about their dignity. When I got up this morning and I was listening to the radio, I heard this woman from Palestine, this lady, that was talking to the presenter of the program from Gaza. And she said, and I quote, we are not just news. We are people. In Gaza is about people.”
“Certainly not. I mean, I guess my story is the story of so many Spaniards that had incredible opportunities when we go back to democracy and the country and when we had access to an incredible education system and when we became members of the European Union, this process of modernizing Spain post-Franco meant many new opportunities for p…”
“Totally agree. And I think, again, it's a bit like with climate change, we've got to fight this battle with arguments. Europe and the UK is in Europe from this point of view. is demographically in decline. This means that we will need migration in our societies. And this is already a reality.”
“Worry, but more than worrying, I'm trying to present a different alternat Citizens decide, and we will have a very interesting moment next year with European elections. And this is when citizens will tell us. And we have to be ready for that battle.”
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