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Editorial: El Mundo

  • Jorge de Esteban was a foundational pillar of 'El Mundo' newspaper and constitutional Spain, generously contributing to its territorial and judicial model.
  • His death at 86 symbolizes a key moment of institutional concern and questioning of the principles of '78.
  • As an architect of political transition, he knew how to balance opposing sensitivities and unite them under the Magna Carta.
  • His book 'Political Development and Spanish Constitution' was the beginning of the Political Reform Law of Torcuato Fernández-Miranda in 1976.
  • On an international level, he prepared Spain for its integration into Europe during his time as ambassador in Rome.
  • He was an essential figure in 'El Mundo' and his commitment to intellectualism can be seen through his hundreds of articles that contributed to the newspaper's values of modernity and liberalism.

Conclusion: Jorge de Esteban was a key figure in the political and constitutional transition of Spain, as well as a significant influencer in 'El Mundo', with his clear focus on societal progress.