The Department of Education and Vocational Training announced via a statement that Esther Niubó must significantly reduce her daily activity to undergo an operation. This situation requires her to temporarily delegate her executive responsibilities.
Executive decisions for the Department will fall to the Secretary General, Teresa Sambola, the Secretary of Educational Improvement, Ignasi Giménez, and the Secretary of Vocational Training, Francesc Roda.
Regarding the Minister's representational duties, the Minister of the Presidency, Albert Dalmau, will assume these functions. Public events requiring Niubó's presence will be covered by other members of the Government.
“"I need this time to fully recover and resume activity as soon as possible and in the best conditions."
In a message posted on X, Niubó stated she was “optimistic” and had “maximum confidence” in the “magnificent medical team” treating her, assuring that the Department remains in the hands of excellent, committed professionals.
