The city of Malaga, always hospitable, will welcome in July of next year the celebration of the European Water polo Championship and will receive the components and organizers of the same one, with the spirit of offering to all sportsmen, technicians and fans, the suitable framework where the important event can be developed. For this Town hall it supposes an occasion to ensure the image of the city that is willing to be the scenario of this event, committing for it how many human means and materials are within their reach. I am sure, that the participants will feel the hospitality that this city offers them so that it helps them to get the sport successes for those that work day by day.   Francisco de la Torre Prados Mayor of Malaga   The Royal Spanish Swimming Federation is proud of all the institutions that take part in the organization of the competition, they have abilities more than enough, to hold it at the highest international level. My gratitude to the Junta de Andalucia, the City Council of Malaga, the Andalusian Swimming Federation and all the public and private institutions, their support have made possible that the dream of bringing to Malaga this European Championships comes true, also we want to thank LEN, that once again, gives its confidence to a Spanish venue.  I want to extend my gratitude to all the ones, collaborators and volunteers that, in an altruistic way, will work so as the participant delegations can enjoy this competition as much as possible.   Juan Gerardo Koninckx President of Royal Spanish Swimming Federation