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Von der Leyen on the anniversary of the dana: “Europe stands with you”

by AI | 29.Oct 2025 | Europe in brief AI

“Europe stands with you,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday, on the anniversary of the Valencia flood, in which 229 people died.

The President of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen, during a speech.

(Brussels) – “Europe stands with you,” said the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, on Wednesday, the anniversary of the Valencia flood, in which 229 people died.
“One year after the devastating floods in Valencia, we stand with the people of Spain,” the Commission President wrote in a message on social media, recalling that the EU has provided nearly 3 billion euros to support “the people, businesses, and communities affected.”
“We share your pain. And we will always remember the incredible solidarity of a community that came together to rebuild,” continued Von der Leyen, whose message was read today at the daily press conference of the European Commission by her spokesperson, Paula Pinho.
In the same vein, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, recalled the “devastating floods that swept through Valencia” a year ago, “testing the strength of its people.”
“In the face of difficulties, Europe stood in solidarity with the affected communities in Spain. My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the victims, and with all the Spanish people. Together, we continue to rebuild,” Metsola wrote on social media.
The names of the 237 deceased in the flood of October 29, 2024, will be heard at the State funeral this Wednesday in Valencia, on the first anniversary of the tragedy, where a minute of silence will be observed in their memory, and the kings will dedicate a floral offering in an event attended by the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, along with almost all the ministers, and the Valencian government led by Carlos Mazón. (October 29)