Overview

• Dolors Montserrat was elected Secretary General of the European People’s Party with 93% of the vote at the Valencia congress on April 30, 2025.
• In her inaugural speech, she called for defending Europe’s unity and freedom against threats like disinformation, energy blackmail, and internal value erosion.
• Montserrat committed to advancing energy and technological sovereignty, ensuring climate action aligns with economic growth, and upholding the rule of law across EU member states.
• She pledged continued EU support for Ukraine and advocated for a robust European Defence Union capable of independent action in cooperation with NATO.
• With strong backing from PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo, Montserrat aims to promote European values globally, particularly in nations aspiring to democracy like Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua.