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Storm Kristin in Portugal and recovery

Storm Kristin's reported deaths, infrastructure damage and power-restoration response in Portugal.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jan 29, 2026, 07:37 PM
Direct quote
“The loss of life and destruction to infrastructure are heartbreaking.”
Von der Leyen expresses sympathy for those affected by Storm Kristin in Portugal and thanks teams working to ensure safety and restore power.
Source excerpt
Spoke with Prime Minister Montenegro to express my deepest solidarity following the extreme impact of Storm Kristin in Portugal. The loss of life and destruction to infrastructure are heartbreaking. My gratitude goes to the teams working to ensure citizens’ safety and to restore power.
On the impact of Storm Kristin in Portugal.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Feb 8, 2026, 09:23 PM
Statement summary
Von der Leyen congratulates António José Seguro on his election as President of the Republic
Von der Leyen congratulates António José Seguro on his election as President of the Republic and praises Portuguese citizens for demonstrating remarkable democratic resilience.
Source excerpt
Parabéns, António José Seguro, pela eleição como Presidente da República. Os cidadãos portugueses fizeram ouvir a sua voz e, perante a devastação causada pelas tempestades, demonstraram uma notável resiliência democrática.
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