Diana Morant demands elections and accuses Carlos Mazón of “impunity” over DANA response
- Diana Morant (PSPV-PSOE) criticized the PP and Carlos Mazón for their handling of the DANA storm that left 228-229 dead.
- Morant labeled the situation an “anomaly of democracy” and said Mazón should not remain in office; she called rather for new elections.
- She attacked the regional consell’s management and described the planned cabinet reshuffle as insufficient.
- PSPV leaders highlighted central government investment plans for Alicante and pledged to push for better public services and emergency protection.
Torrevieja,Comunidad Valenciana – The general secretary of the PSPV-PSOE and Spain’s Minister of Science,Innovation and Universities,Diana Morant,used the opening of the socialist political season in Torrevieja to sharply criticize the regional Popular Party (PP) leadership in the comunidad Valenciana. Morant accused Carlos Mazón and his government of showing “impunity” and failing to take responsibility for the response to the deadly DANA storm, which she said left 228 people dead on October 29.
Key points from Morant’s speech in Torrevieja
- Morant declared the PP “have neither asked for forgiveness nor have they any pardon” for their management of the DANA emergency.
- she accused President Carlos Mazón of lacking humility and empathy after the tragedy and warned he would face the judgment of voters at the ballot box.
- Morant said the partisan reshuffle of the Consell in november – including the exit of Francisco José Gan Pampols - is cosmetic and does not address the core failures in emergency response and public services.
- She insisted that “it’s not enough for Mazón to resign”: the PSPV-PSOE wants early regional elections so Valencians can decide their future.
“An anomaly of democracy” – why Morant says change is needed
Morant framed the region’s situation as a democratic anomaly: in her words, the main problems Valencians face-housing, health, education and emergency response-are competencies of the regional government, and thus the responsibility lies squarely with the Consell led by the PP.
She criticized Mazón for remarks made during the PP’s political season opening in Benidorm, where he said they take emergencies “seriously.” Morant described that claim as “repugnant” in light of the DANA’s human toll and promised accountability through elections.
PSPV leaders back Morant’s stance
- Rubén Alfaro, PSPV-PSOE provincial secretary for Alicante, praised Morant’s national-level influence and highlighted a central government investment plan of €1.154 billion for Alicante’s airport announced by Prime Minister pedro Sánchez.
- Alfaro urged local mayors to focus on practical solutions for citizens and to defend regional self-government after a “catastrophic summer” that, he said, showed the PP’s inability to respond to emergencies.
What Morant proposes
- Immediate call for regional elections so Valencians can decide their leadership.
- A demand for full political responsibility from those who managed the DANA response, beyond token cabinet reshuffles.
- Stronger protection and investment in public services (health, education, housing) and emergency planning at the regional level.
Timeline & speedy facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | PSPV-PSOE political season opening in Torrevieja |
| Speaker | Diana Morant – PSPV-PSOE general secretary |
| Target of criticism | Carlos Mazón and current Consell (PP) |
| Issue | Management of the DANA storm and public services |
| demand | Early regional elections; political responsibility |
Political context and what’s next
The PSOE’s intervention in Torrevieja comes ahead of a debate this week in Les Corts. Morant warned that the PP will try to sidestep tough topics – specifically the DANA and the state of public services – in order to “cover their shame” with irrelevant debates. The PSPV-PSOE’s message is that Valencians deserve a direct voice through elections rather than continued management they view as negligent.
Why this matters to Valencians
- Public safety and emergency response are central regional responsibilities; citizens expect clarity and accountability after tragedies.
- Investments and government priorities will shape reconstruction and future protection against extreme weather events.
- Regional elections coudl reset the political agenda in the Comunidad Valenciana and determine leadership for public services and recovery programs.
Bottom line
Diana Morant used the PSPV-PSOE’s political season launch to put pressure on Carlos Mazón and the PP-led Consell, demanding more than personnel changes – she wants elections. By framing the fallout of the DANA as a failure of regional governance, Morant is seeking to make public safety and service quality central issues for valencian voters.
Sources and credits
- El Plural - Diana Morant criticizes Mazón and demands accountability: https://www.elplural.com/autonomias/comunidad-valenciana/morant-senala-anomalia-democratica-comunidad-valenciana-no-suficiente-mazon-dimita_360745102