The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, assured this Wednesday that the institution was ready to support Spain with emergency services after the devastating DANA in the south and east. This was confirmed after speaking with the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, to whom he promised to help him to reconstruction of areas severely damaged by the storm.
The Secretary General of the UN, António Guterres, also had a telephone conversation with the head of the executive on Wednesday. Guterres and Von der Leyen expressed solidarity with Spain after the effects of DANA. On the one hand, the President of the EC stressed that “the floods in Spain This is not only a national tragedy, but also a European one..
“Therefore, you will get a European response. We are ready to support you with emergency supplies. When the time comes, We can also help you rebuild“, Von der Leyen said in a message on X. Previously, during a press conference, she reported the activation of the European system. Copernicus satellites to help better coordinate relief operations in areas devastated in recent hours in the east and south of Spain.
Sánchez reported on social media that he spoke with Guterres and Von der Leyen as well as other international leaders who were interested in knowing the details of the effects of the flooding caused because of the rain storm. The Director General thanked them for their solidarity and empathy with the Spanish people. “Our country is today more supported than ever“, underlined the President of the Government.
