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Ángela de Miguel Elected CEPYME President, Backed by Antonio Garamendi

De Miguel's victory over Gerardo Cuerva reshapes SME leadership and strengthens Garamendi's influence within Spain's employer confederations.

Ángela de Miguel reivindica una Cepyme más influyente: "No estamos aquí para quejarnos"
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Overview

  • Ángela de Miguel secured the CEPYME presidency with 246 votes, defeating incumbent Gerardo Cuerva in a highly contested election.
  • The election marked a significant victory for Antonio Garamendi, president of CEOE, who supported De Miguel and consolidated his leadership within Spain's employer organizations.
  • Cuerva's campaign advocated for greater independence from CEOE, while De Miguel emphasized unity and practical solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
  • The election process was marked by legal disputes over proxy voting and allegations of external pressures, reflecting broader governance and procedural challenges.
  • De Miguel's four-year mandate will focus on reducing bureaucracy, promoting digitalization, and strengthening SME representation and support across Spain.