Diana Morant Blasts PP for DANA Response After 228 Deaths in Valencia, Calls for Accountability and Early Elections
- Diana Morant (PSPV-PSOE) sharply criticized the PP and Valencia President Carlos Mazón for their management of the DANA that caused 228 deaths on 29 October in Valencia.
- Morant called Mazón’s attitude “unforgivable,” accused him of lack of humility and empathy, and said Valencians will judge at the ballot box.
- She condemned comments by Mazón about emergency seriousness as “repugnant” and questioned the sufficiency of any single resignation.
- Morant demanded early elections and contrasted the national government’s investment in alicante with what she called the PP’s lack of vision.
Introduction
Diana Morant, secretary general of the PSPV-PSOE and Spain’s Minister of science, Innovation and Universities, delivered a stinging rebuke of the regional Popular Party (PP) leadership over the handling of the severe DANA whether event that struck Valencia on 29 October, leaving 228 people dead, including a pregnant woman. Speaking at the closing session of the PSPV-PSOE’s political season kickoff in Torrevieja (Alicante), Morant accused the PP and Generalitat President Carlos Mazón of “impunity,” demanded political responsibility, and urged early elections to let voters decide.
What morant Said – Key Accusations
- Morant accused Carlos Mazón of showing no humility or empathy in public appearances following the disaster,singling out an event in Benidorm as an example.
- She called any failure to acknowledge responsibility ”unforgivable,” saying the PP “will carry the judgement of citizens and they will pay at the polls.”
- Morant described statements by Mazón about taking emergencies seriously as “repugnant.”
- She criticized the performance of several regional ministers (consellers) during the crisis and implied that Mazón’s resignation alone would not address the problem.
Calls for Political Consequences and Early Elections
Morant explicitly called for early elections, arguing that Valencians live in an “anomaly” of democratic accountability and that the regional government has repeatedly failed in crisis management. ”they are the problem,” she said, contrasting the current PP administration with the previous regional government led by Ximo Puig, which she said managed emergencies more effectively.
Morant’s Main Demands
- political accountability from Carlos Mazón and his regional government.
- Clear review of emergency protocols and consellers’ actions during the DANA.
- Early regional elections to let citizens decide the future leadership of the Generalitat Valenciana.
Government response and Political Context
Morant framed her remarks within broader political debate: she praised the Spanish government’s investments in Alicante and infrastructure projects while criticizing the PP for lacking “vision” and empathy toward victims. Rubén Alfaro,secretary general of PSPV-PSOE in Alicante,backed these claims by contrasting national government commitments with what he described as regional neglect by the PP.
| Issue | Morant / PSPV-PSOE View | PP / Regional Government |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Management | Criticized as inadequate; calls for review | Defends actions and seriousness (per mazón) |
| Political Accountability | Demands resignations and early elections | Has not offered full political concessions |
| Support for Victims | Calls for empathy and action | Points to protocols and resources |
Reactions and What’s Next
Morant announced these criticisms at a high-profile party event in Torrevieja, signaling the PSPV-PSOE’s intention to keep the DANA response and accountability at the center of regional political debate. She also warned that in the upcoming Les Corts (valencian regional parliament) debates, mazón will try to avoid discussing core issues like the DANA and public services – and urged opposition parties and citizens to press the issue.
Key Takeaways for Readers
- The DANA tragedy of 29 October produced a major political fallout in Valencia, with the PSPV-PSOE demanding accountability.
- Diana Morant is calling for a full political reckoning and early elections, framing the PP’s response as inadequate and insensitive.
- The debate is likely to continue in Les Corts and in public discourse as both parties focus on emergency management, victim support, and infrastructure investments.
Why This Matters
Beyond partisan arguments, Morant’s accusations highlight broader questions about how regional governments prepare for and manage extreme weather events, how victims and families are supported after disasters, and how political accountability is enforced after large-scale emergencies. With climate change increasing the frequency of intense weather episodes like DANA events, emergency preparedness and transparent governance remain top concerns for Valencian citizens and Spanish voters alike.
Sources & Credits
- Democrata: Diana Morant criticizes PP management of DANA and says ‘no forgiveness’ – https://www.democrata.es/politica/morant-critica-duramente-pp-gestion-dana-asegura-perdon/