Antonio Garamendi to begin third term as CEOE president

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Antonio Garamendi is set to begin a third consecutive term as president of the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE) on October 1. Following the close of the candidacy period on Monday, no alternative lists were submitted, making Garamendi the sole candidate for the position.

Under the organization's statutes, the lack of opposition means Garamendi will be proclaimed president by acclamation without the need for a formal vote during the electoral assembly. His path to a third term was facilitated by a 2023 internal rule change that removed the previous two-term limit established by his predecessor, Juan Rosell.

Garamendi, who has led the employer group since 2018, has secured broad support from various territorial and sectoral organizations, including business groups from Madrid, Catalonia, and the Basque Country. His leadership has previously navigated significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and major labor reforms.

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Antonio Garamendi · CEOE · Cepyme · Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales · Gerardo Cuerva · Juan Rosell · Virginia Guinda

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[● 2 SOURCES] The organization changed its statutes in 2023 to allow for a third term in the presidency. elpais.com · www.eldiario.es
[● 3 SOURCES] The CEOE electoral assembly is scheduled for October 1. elpais.com · www.elconciso.es · www.eldiario.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] Candidates must present endorsements from at least 10% of electors from six different organizations. elpais.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] If only one candidate is admitted, they will be proclaimed president without a vote. elpais.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Antonio Garamendi is the sole candidate for the presidency of the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE). elpais.com · www.elconciso.es · www.eldiario.es
[● 2 SOURCES] The upcoming term for the CEOE president will last four years. elpais.com · www.eldiario.es