For Spain the representation of its interests in the ‘Group of Twenty’ by means of collective membership of the European Union is not sufficient. During the global financial and economic crisis this country succeeded in seeking the status of permanently invited participant in the ‘Group of Twenty’ with the support of the political leadership of France and Italy. The direct participation in the ‘Group of Twenty’ favours the contractual ability of Spanish elites. The image of independent and immediate participation in political processes on global level is of special meaning, and in addition it is important for maintenance of unity and territorial integrity of the country in conditions of new rising tide of separatist sentiments.