A sharp political conflict has erupted in Valencia after the Minister of Science, Innovation and Universities, Diana Morant, criticized Vox’s initiative to introduce priority for national citizens in the autonomous communities. According to Morant, such measures, which she described as “xenophobic,” will face strong opposition from the central government. The minister emphasized that any attempts to implement such proposals will be stopped at the state level.
The Vox initiative is being discussed in Les Corts and has already provoked a sharp reaction among representatives of various political forces. Diana Morant, who also serves as secretary of the general council of PSPV-PSV, stated that such proposals contradict the principles of equality and are unacceptable for modern Spain. She noted that the government is prepared to use all available mechanisms to protect the rights of all residents of the country, regardless of their origin.
In response to Morant’s statements, Partido Popular representative Nando Pastor accused the government of creating a ‘curtain of humor’ around the topic under discussion. In his view, the actions of the central authorities are aimed at diverting attention from the real problems faced by the regions. This exchange of sharp statements is a continuation of the heated debate about the rights and opportunities of migrants and national citizens in the autonomous communities.
In recent months, issues related to migration and prioritizing local residents have become increasingly relevant in Spanish politics. Similar debates have already arisen in other regions of the country, as confirmed by an analysis by russpain.com, which previously examined cases in detail where the leadership of the Partido Popular publicly supported its representatives in controversial situations, such as during the discussion of the Kitchen case.
An official event with Dina Morant took place as part of the launch of a working group on innovation for climate resilience. It was attended by representatives of the ministry, Red Innpulso, and the public universities of Valencia. The main goal is to support municipalities affected by natural disasters, highlighting the importance of coordination between central and regional authorities.
