Diana Morant Says PP “Has No Forgiveness” Over DANA Response and Calls for Elections
- Diana Morant (PSPV-PSOE) criticizes the PP under Carlos Mazón for its handling of the DANA storm on 29 October.
- She accuses the PP of failing victims and says they “will pay at the ballot box.”
- Morant pledges to open the Palau to DANA victims and prioritize social services, education, health and housing.
- She calls for early elections and demands Mazón resign as president of the Generalitat Valenciana.
- Morant also condemns events in Gaza and praises Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for his international stance.
Torrevieja (Alicante) – Diana Morant, secretary general of PSPV-PSOE and Spain’s Minister of Science and Innovation, closed the Valencian socialists’ political season in Torrevieja on Saturday with a forceful attack on the regional Popular Party (PPCV) and its leader, president of the Generalitat Carlos Mazón. Morant accused the PP of failing to respond properly to the deadly DANA storm on October 29 and demanded political accountability.
Key accusations: “They have no forgiveness – and they haven’t asked for it”
Morant told attendees that the PPCV “have no forgiveness, but they haven’t asked for it” regarding what she described as a disastrous response to the DANA event that cost 229 lives. She said Valencians would not forget the loss and promised that the PP would “pay at the ballot box” for what she called “infamy, lies and indignity.”
What Morant demands
- Immediate resignation of Carlos Mazón as president of the Generalitat.
- Early regional elections to “return the voice to the people.”
- When PSOE governs, the first act will be to “open the doors of the Palau” to DANA victims as a matter of dignity for the institution.
- A government that makes social services,education,health and housing top priorities.
“I want to be president to take responsibility”
Morant framed her ambition in terms of public duty: “I want to be president because I want to assume the burden and responsibility of protecting people’s lives. That is what a seat is for-to take responsibility for it.” She reiterated that the PSOE stands as the ”real option” to the right in the Valencian Community with a “solid,strong and united” project.
Morant’s proposed priorities
| Priority | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Services | Boost public social protections |
| Education | Invest in schools and access |
| Health | Strengthen public healthcare |
| Housing | Tackle affordability and support |
Blame,politics,and the path to elections
Morant slammed the PP for public appearances that she said amounted to “applause and backslaps” for Mazón,while families and communities were still grieving. She rejected the PP’s efforts at image repair-calling Mazón’s “reconstruction council” a “fake” and dismissing the possibility of a fourth PP government in the region.
Her call for elections is grounded in the position that Valencians should choose their future leaders considering the DANA tragedy and its aftermath.
International stance: Gaza and human rights
At the same event, Morant also spoke on international affairs. she said Spanish socialists have “always been on the right side of history” and condemned the violence in Gaza as a “crime” and what she called “genocide.” She praised Prime Minister and PSOE leader Pedro Sánchez for his vocal international leadership against the “massacre” of civilians, including elderly people, children, and those waiting for food or sheltered in hospitals.
key quotes
- “We are fed up and we can’t take so much infamy, lies and indignity.”
- “My first decision when I am president will be to open the Palau doors to the DANA victims, for the dignity of the institution.”
- “This is a crime and it is called genocide” (referring to gaza).
What this means for Valencian politics
Morant’s speech signals an intensified political confrontation in the Valencian Community. The PSOE is positioning itself as the main challenger to the PP after a natural disaster that exposed shortcomings in regional emergency responses. If the calls for resignation and early elections gain traction, the political calendar in the region could shift-raising the stakes for both parties ahead of future national and local contests.
Takeaways
- The PSOE is pushing for political accountability and early regional elections.
- Diana Morant emphasizes victims’ dignity and plans to prioritize public services if her party takes power.
- The DANA disaster remains a central political flashpoint in Valencian public life.
credits and sources
Original reporting by Valencia Plaza. Read more: Valencia Plaza – Diana Morant afirma que el PP no tiene perdón por la DANA pero tampoco lo ha pedido