The European People's Party (EPP) Congress in Valencia opened today amid political tension and disruption following major power outages across Spain and Portugal. Originally intended to celebrate the EPP’s 2024 European Parliament election victory, where it secured 188 seats, the event has been overshadowed by criticism of the Spanish People's Party's handling of last year’s deadly floods. Despite protests, Manfred Weber is expected to be re-elected as EPP president, with Dolors Montserrat nominated as Secretary-General.
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