04/11/2019 (Agence Europe) – The COP25 on climate will finally be hosted by Spain in Madrid on the dates originally planned, the UN confirmed on Friday,1 November. "We are pleased to announce that the COP Bureau has agreed that COP25 will take place from 2 to 13 December at IFEMA - Feria de Madrid - Spain", announced UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa. The uncertainty, arising from the announcement two days earlier of Chile's defection, which, according to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera, was unable to organise this COP due to the demonstrations in his country, was short-lived (see EUROPE 12361/10). However, the logistical challenge will be significant: there is one month left to organise this world conference. "Spain is already working on it", according to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, even though legislative elections are scheduled in Spain on 10 November. (AN)