Politico to Launch Spanish Edition, Expanding into Spain's Political Media in 2026
Politico is set to enter the Spanish political media market in 2026, launching a Spanish Playbook edition and hosting events targeting business and political leaders in Madrid and Barcelona.
- • Politico will launch in Spain in 2026, its fourth European market after the UK, Germany, and France.
- • Focuses on Madrid and Barcelona, targeting political and business professionals.
- • Acquired a minority stake in EBLC, organizer of the Northern Light Summit.
- • Will launch a Spanish edition of Playbook and host a European Pulse Forum in Barcelona.
- • Politico Pro B2B service remains central to their business strategy.
Key details
Politico is preparing to enter the Spanish market in 2026, marking its fourth European launch following editions in the UK, Germany, and France. The expansion will focus on Spain's major political and economic centers, specifically Madrid and Barcelona, targeting professionals involved in political decision-making and business leadership. As part of this growth, Politico has acquired a minority stake in the European Business Leaders’ Community (EBLC), the organizer of the prestigious Northern Light Summit, which gathers top executives and influential figures such as Jamie Dimon and Christine Lagarde.
The Spanish version will include a localized edition of Politico's flagship newsletter, Playbook, scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026 with coverage centered on Madrid. Additionally, Politico plans to host a European Pulse Forum in Barcelona in April, creating a networking platform for political and business leaders.
Politico's entrance into Spain aligns with its broader European strategy and leverages Spain's role as a contributor to recent Eurozone growth. Their B2B service, Politico Pro, which delivers specialized content for public policy professionals and lobbyists, accounts for 50% to 60% of the company’s global revenues and remains a key focus area. The collaboration with EBLC will integrate Politico’s journalism into high-level events while maintaining exclusivity. The planned launch in Spain reflects a strategic expansion into media markets characterized by significant corporate and political activity.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
