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Rufián Opens Congress Speech With Support for Borja Sémper, Drawing Chamber-Wide Applause

His remarks underscored a moment of cross-party solidarity centered on Sémper's ongoing cancer treatment.

Overview

  • Speaking after Pedro Sánchez’s appearance, the ERC spokesman began by sending “a hug and much strength” to Borja Sémper, whom he addressed as a friend.
  • Lawmakers across the Hemiciclo responded with a warm, unified applause in support of the PP deputy.
  • Borja Sémper announced in July that a cancerous tumor was found during a check-up and said it was detected at an early stage.
  • He has largely stepped back from frontline politics during treatment, reappearing only briefly in early September.
  • Today’s gesture added to public messages of encouragement, and no new clinical details about his condition were disclosed.