Dolors Montserrat will be proposed as Secretary General of the European People's Party (EPP), the largest political party in the European Parliament. This was confirmed by its president, Manfred Weber, who announced that he will propose its nomination to the next congress to be held in Valencia at the end of April.
“With her modern, active, and political strength, Dolors Montserrat, who ran a brilliant campaign at the local, regional, national, and European levels, will be my proposed candidate for Secretary General of the EPP,” Weber said on her X social media profile.
The candidacy of Dolors Montserrat, Currently vice-president of the EPP, it represents a consolidation of Spain's political weight within the European institutions.If ratified, she will replace Thanasios Bakolas and take the second-highest position within the European People's Party.
An institutional trajectory recognized in Europe
Dolors Montserrat has extensive political and institutional experience. A law graduate, she served as Minister of Health from 2016 to 2018, spokesperson for the People's Party (PP) Group in the Congress of Deputies, and as an MEP since 2019. In the European Parliament, she has chaired committees and worked on issues related to public health, civil rights, and liberties, in addition to representing the PP group in numerous key EU debates.
Since 2019, Montserrat has held one of the vice-presidencies of the EPP, a position in which she has actively worked to promote legislative initiatives, engage with the European Commission, and strengthen Parliament's role as a central institution in EU decision-making.
Manfred Weber's proposal for Dolors Montserrat strengthens the role of the Spanish delegation in the European People's Party., while consolidating an active representation of Spain in the governing bodies of the European center-right.
Institutional relations with European leaders
During her time as an MEP, Dolors Montserrat has maintained close collaboration with key institutional figures in the European Union. Her work is highly valued by the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, and she maintains close contact with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
These relationships have resulted in prominent participation in key debates on the future of the EU, such as the European Green Deal, post-pandemic recovery, foreign relations, and strengthening the rule of law within the EU.
The European People's Party (EPP) emphasizes its commitment to European values and its defense of a strong, cohesive Europe with a social and economic policy that supports the well-being of all citizens.
EPP Congress in Valencia: Key to the Future of the European Center-Right
The next congress of the European People's Party, which will be held in Valencia, It will be the framework in which Dolors Montserrat's proposal will be made official. as Secretary General of the EPP. This meeting will bring together the leaders of Europe's main center-right parties, including heads of government, European commissioners, and parliamentary leaders.
The choice of a Spanish city to host this event reflects Spain's relevance in the current European context, as well as the EPP's commitment to strengthening member parties in the various EU countries.
The presence of Dolors Montserrat's appointment as EPP leader will contribute to strengthening institutional and political coordination between the various European delegations., as well as promoting an agenda focused on the common challenges facing Europe.
Link with Andalusia and commitment to the territories
Throughout her career as a Member of the European Parliament, Dolors Montserrat has shown special interest in issues that directly affect the autonomous communities, maintaining a constant dialogue with regions such as AndalusiaHe has supported initiatives related to regional development, agriculture, sustainability, and territorial cohesion.
Strengthening the Spanish representation in Europe with his appointment would also mean a opportunity to continue transferring the priorities of the territories to community institutions, strengthening the voice of regions like Andalusia in key debates.
The Andalusian Government has repeatedly emphasized the importance of having institutional profiles with experience and knowledge of the regional situation to defend the interests of all citizens within the European framework.
A designation that strengthens Spain's position in Europe
With the proposal of Dolors Montserrat As Secretary General of the EPP, Spain strengthens its representation in the main political family of the European ParliamentThe candidacy has the support of the president of the People's Party (PP), Alberto Núñez Feijóo, who appeared alongside Manfred Weber this Wednesday in Brussels.
The leadership of the Popular Party has hailed the announcement as a sign of the growing role of the Spanish delegation in the European context and as a further step in consolidating the center-right's political project in the Union.
This new framework will allow for expanded Spanish participation in European decision-making processes and continued progress on shared proposals that promote growth, employment, and social cohesion throughout the EU.
