Carlos Westendorp

Carlos Westendorp devoted much of his diplomatic career to Spain’s entry into the European Communities. He headed the technical team for accession negotiations and became Spain’s first permanent representative after membership in 1986. He later served as Secretary of State for European affairs, foreign minister, and permanent representative to the United Nations. ¹

As international High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1997–1999, Westendorp used powers granted at the Bonn conference to implement the peace settlement, including decisions on common state symbols and institutions. He subsequently served in the European Parliament and the Madrid regional assembly. His Washington embassy followed in 2004–2008, and he later worked with Club de Madrid. ¹