In this interview, José María Gil-Robles, President of the European Parliament from 1997 to 1999, emphasises how the European Union has contributed to Spain’s development, as well as how Spain has contributed to the European integration process. He also analyses the growth of Europeanism in Spain and describes Spain’s accession to the European Communities as the achievement of an important political ideal. Finally, he outlines the main ideas of his book Pasión de Europa, emphasising the characteristic pluralism of European society.