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Breaking news: Prime Minister Sánchez cancels his Thursday appearance at the CCOO Confederal Congress, with Finance Minister Montero stepping in to fulfill the crucial role. The sudden shift in the government’s portrayal raises immediate questions about the Prime Minister’s schedule and the underlying reasons for his absence. unai Sordo’s expected re-election as Secretary General of CCOO adds another layer of importance to this event in madrid. Learn about the meaning of this unexpected change and its potential impact within the government and the union. Several other ministers are scheduled to attend, underscoring the government’s commitment to the congress’s key discussions around economic and social policy. News Directory 3 provides insightful updates on the developing story. Discover what’s next as the congress unfolds.
Sánchez Skips Union Congress; Montero to Fill Role
Updated June 19,2025
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has canceled his scheduled appearance at the CCOO’s Confederal Congress this Thursday. María Jesús Montero,the first vice president and minister of finance,will rather fill the role at the event.
The government agenda indicates that Sánchez has no other expected public appearances scheduled for Thursday. Unai Sordo,the Secretary General of CCOO,is expected to be re-elected at the 13th Confederal Congress of the Union,which commences Thursday in Madrid.
The congress program initially included a joint appearance by Sánchez, Antonio Garamendi, president of CEOE, and Pepe Álvarez, secretary general of UGT. In addition to Vice president Montero, the Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu; the Minister of Inclusion, social Security and Migrations, Elma Saiz; and the Minister of Youth and Childhood, Sira Rego, are also slated to attend, according to the government agenda. Their role will be to support the re-election of Unai Sordo and discuss key economic and social policies.
What’s next
The CCOO congress will proceed with Montero representing the government. Further details regarding the reason for Sánchez’s absence were not promptly available.The focus will now shift to the discussions and decisions made during the congress, especially concerning the role of unions in the current economic climate.