Spain was a Fascist state until 1975. The attempted Fascist Coup in 1981 was not a joke. While enterprises such as the Council of Europe, the OECD and the UN are admirable the lesson of Post WW II is that hodge podge "countries" won't stay together without a lot of work and good will. If they feel themselves being dominated from outside by a different language or cultural group be prepared for a lot of strife and grief unless you are willing to work hard toward an accommodation.