King Felipe VI speaks at the Toja Forum
King Felipe VI addressed the 13th edition of the Toja Forum today, a key event for European debate. In his speech, he emphasized the need for unity in the European Union amid global challenges. The intervention comes amid rising geopolitical tensions.
The Toja Forum, organized by IE University and held on La Toja Island in Pontevedra, Galicia, annually brings together political, business, and academic leaders to discuss international issues. The 2025 edition, running from October 2 to 4, featured King Felipe VI's intervention as a highlight.
The monarch delivered his speech at 12:00 on October 2 in the La Toja Congress Palace. In his approximately 20-minute address, Felipe VI stressed the importance of Europe acting cohesively against crises such as climate change, tensions in Ukraine, and economic competition with powers like China and the United States. "Europe must unite its forces to defend our common values and shared prosperity," the king stated, according to El País's live coverage.
The forum's context includes prior sessions on artificial intelligence, energy transition, and transatlantic relations. Felipe VI recalled Spain's role in the EU, highlighting initiatives like the 2030 Agenda and the European Green Deal. No incidents were reported during the intervention, which was applauded by attendees, including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and European Commission representatives.
This royal participation reinforces the Crown's commitment to state affairs in a forum established as the 'European Davos.' This year's edition, themed 'Europe in a multipolar world,' seeks responses to global fragmentation.