UN General Assembly
1957

48. Spain rejects the old and discredited dilemma of unlimited freedom or socialism. The path followed by Spain at the present stage of its development is the middle course, based on well-known Christian teachings. 49. Spain is of course following with keen interest the encouraging efforts made to achieve greater integration and co-ordination between the old national European economies. It is doing so not only for economic but also for political reasons, since it will tighten the bonds that link the members of the European community. Certain problems inevitably arise therefrom, and the complete integration of Spain into this economic structure will present difficulties in the way of adapting our economy to the proposed system, which may already be regarded as in operation. It is clear that a new spirit is alive in Europe and that we too feel its call.