The Valencian Socialists called for another government under Spain’s Prime Minister at a campaign launch in Paterna for another government under Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Their leader Diana Morant called for social and democratic rights to be defended. Spain will elect a new parliament on 29 November 2026.
At the event on 12 November, Morant appeared alongside Pilar Bernabé, Juan Antonio Sagredo and Carlos Fernández Bielsa . Bernabé is leading the Socialist list for the Congress of Deputies in the province of Valencia. Sagredo, the mayor of Paterna, is his party’s lead candidate there for the Senate. Fernández Bielsa is the Socialists’ provincial secretary in Valencia.
As well as holding party office, Morant is Spain’s Minister for Science, Innovation and Universities. According to a report by elDiario.es, she said the Socialists could take credit for achieving all the rights won through struggle and the great social advances under their governments. This is a partisan assessment. Morant also warned that democracy was at stake in the election.
The minister referred to her family history: her grandmother had worked as a domestic servant and could neither read nor write. Morant presented her own career as an example of the importance of equal opportunities. She described public science, healthcare and education as ways to improve people’s lives.
Morant also promised to air-condition every classroom in the Region Valencia The report on the announcement gives no details of the costs, funding or timetable. It does not indicate that an investment programme has already been approved.
Bernabé also highlighted her party’s role in social progress, according to the report. She called for women’s rights, equality and freedoms to be defended. Sagredo stressed the importance of healthcare, education and public services, referring to policies in Paterna.
The appearance took place on the eve of the official start of the election campaign. Under the election decree published in October, the campaign runs from 13 to 27 November. The decree dissolved the Congress of Deputies and the Senate and called elections to both chambers. The newly elected chambers are due to meet on 23 December.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).