Politics Country March 05, 2025

Felipe Calderón Teaches at IE University in Spain

Former Mexican president Felipe Calderón has begun teaching a seminar at IE University in Spain, sharing his political experiences with students globally. His course explores decision-making and leadership challenges faced by national leaders.


Felipe Calderón Teaches at IE University in Spain

Felipe Calderón, former president of Mexico, has returned to the public scene by teaching a seminar at IE University in Spain, where he has resided for years. Through his social media, Calderón announced that he started his teaching on Tuesday, March 4, at one of the most prestigious universities in Spain and Europe.

The seminar offered by Felipe Calderón is called "Leading a Country: Dialogue with President Calderón about the Most Difficult Decision in His Position" at IE University. This initiative provides students with the opportunity to understand the practical challenges and decision-making processes involved in governing a nation through direct dialogue with former president Calderón.

During the course, topics related to economy, security, and foreign policy addressed during Calderón's administration are explored. Although the specific difficult decisions he made during his term are not detailed, students are expected to gain insights into the decision-making processes at the highest level of government, analyze the consequences of adopted policies, and develop leadership skills necessary to lead a country, among other aspects.

The seminar will take place every Tuesday from March 4 to April 8. IE University, where the course is taught, is a private institution specializing in social sciences, humanities, business management, and public policies, located in Madrid and Segovia, Spain. This university is part of CIVICA, an alliance of the ten most prominent European universities in the field of humanities.