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European People's Party Congress in Valencia Faces Protests Over Flood Response

As the EPP gathers to elect leaders and approve key policies, flood victims mark six months since the disaster with demonstrations against regional leadership.

Mazón, Sánchez y Bernabé, en el centro, con el resto de autoridades y altos funcionarios.
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Overview

  • The European People's Party Congress begins April 29 in Valencia, with Manfred Weber expected to be reelected as president and Dolors Montserrat set to be confirmed as secretary general.
  • Protests are planned by victims of the October 2024 floods, which claimed 228 lives, to criticize the response of Carlos Mazón, president of the Generalitat Valenciana.
  • Ursula von der Leyen will attend the congress but has scheduled a meeting with flood victims in Brussels on May 13 rather than during the Valencia event.
  • An attempt to relocate the congress to Madrid in March was abandoned due to over €300,000 in cancellation costs, leaving the event tied to Valencia despite political tensions.
  • Key resolutions at the congress include calls for 3% GDP defense spending and statements on rule of law concerns, particularly targeting the Spanish government.