PM Sánchez Names Environmental Engineer Aagesen Vice President, Replacing Ribera Amid 'Infundios'

Nov 25, 2024, 08:00 AM

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced that Sara Aagesen, previously Secretary of State for Energy and an environmental chemical engineer, will become the new Third Vice President and Minister for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, replacing Teresa Ribera. In an institutional declaration from La Moncloa on Monday at 9:00 AM, he praised Ribera's work, stating that her trajectory and accomplishments are beyond doubt, and noted that her European appointment was confirmed despite unfounded claims and maneuvers, emphasizing that "truth and evidence prevail." Sánchez expressed confidence that under Aagesen, one of Spain's leading experts in energy transition, the country will continue to be a global reference in green and just transition. He stated, "We will continue demonstrating that we can grow, create wealth, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and caring for the environment."