The former mayor of Madrid and current partner and president of Ruiz-Gallardón Abogados, Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón (left) and the former Commissioner for the Economy of the European Union and former Vice-President of the European Union, Joaquín Almunia (right), during the Dialogues for Development meeting, at the Only You Hotel, on September 24, 2024, in Valencia, Valencia (Spain). During the meeting, organized by Management Activo and sponsored by Crédito y Caución, DIGLO and SEIDOR, they discussed about the geopolitical, energy, defense and economic challenges faced by Spain and the European Union, according to a press release issued by the organization. SEPTEMBER 24;2024 Rober Solsona / Europa Press 09/24/2024 (Europa Press via AP)