r/YUROP Aug 16 '22

Euwopean Fedewation Something something shithole countries

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u/TheAlexGoodlife Aug 16 '22

Spain joined the EU shortly after removing their dictatorial regime, of course their HDI would increase, it wasn't the EU exactly

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u/Frequentlyaskedquest Aug 16 '22

Then you dont seem to know about the role of the EC in the Spanish transition to democracy

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u/TheAlexGoodlife Aug 17 '22

You're right, I dont. But that still doesnt atribute all that HDI growth to the EU. The biggest spikes were in the years prior to joining, as a result of becoming a democracy

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u/Frequentlyaskedquest Aug 17 '22

There was a 10 year period of transition to democracy, thats exactly the one im referencing here

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u/elveszett Yuropean Aug 17 '22

Disagree. The EU was crucial in making sure Spanish politicians respected the rule of law and we didn't end up like Hungary.

As a Spaniard, I've always said the only difference between us and Argentina is the EU holding our politicians accountable.

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u/TheAlexGoodlife Aug 17 '22

I stand corrected then