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Storms and floods in Portugal and Spain in February 2026

The ongoing storms and floods causing loss and destruction in Portugal and Spain described by von der Leyen.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

    Statement summary

    Von der Leyen expresses sympathy for everyone affected by storms and floods in Portugal and Spain

    Von der Leyen expresses sympathy for everyone affected by storms and floods in Portugal and Spain and emphasizes Europe stands in solidarity with affected member states and communities.

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    As storms and floods continue to strike Portugal and Spain and leaving loss and destruction behind, our thoughts are with everyone affected. Europe stands in solidarity with our Member States and their communities in this difficult moment.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “Congratulations, António José Seguro, on your election as President of Portugal.”

    Von der Leyen congratulates António José Seguro on his election as President of Portugal and praises Portuguese citizens for remarkable democratic resilience.

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    Congratulations, António José Seguro, on your election as President of Portugal. The Portuguese citizens have spoken and, in the face of devastation caused by the storms, demonstrated remarkable democratic resilience. Portugal’s voice for our shared European values remains strong.

    On the election of António José Seguro as President of Portugal.

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  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    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.

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    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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