Diana Morant, head of PSPV-PSOE and Science Minister, has formally entered the party primaries to become the first female president of the Generalitat Valenciana. Her campaign centers on defending public education, healthcare, and affordable housing.
Diana Morant, the current secretary general of PSPV-PSOE and Spain’s Minister of Science, has officially declared her candidacy for the party’s primaries, aiming to become the first woman to preside over the Generalitat Valenciana. The announcement was made in Gandia, her hometown, before a large gathering of party members. Morant’s move signals a direct challenge to the current political landscape in the region, as she positions herself to confront both right-wing and populist forces in the upcoming elections.
Morant outlined her campaign under the slogan ‘Recuperar lo que importa’, emphasizing a return to core social priorities. She detailed a platform that includes strengthening public education by ensuring teachers are respected and heard, and reinforcing the public healthcare system so that access does not depend on a person’s location or financial status. Housing policy also features prominently, with Morant pledging to make housing a right rather than a privilege, particularly for young people struggling with high rents.
Her program further commits to supporting communities affected by recent flooding, promising transparent and effective aid for reconstruction and ongoing support for families still awaiting assistance. Additional measures include improving care for the elderly, tackling loneliness, bolstering support for those with dependency needs, and expanding mental health services. On the economic front, Morant advocates for the creation of quality jobs and targeted support for small businesses, local commerce, industry, agriculture, and innovation, aiming to restore the Valencian Community’s appeal for investment.
Morant stressed the need for a broad, inclusive coalition that transcends party lines, seeking to unite diverse social groups behind her candidacy. She called on party members to mobilize at every level, from neighborhoods to municipalities, arguing that the outcome will depend on grassroots engagement. In her address, Morant made it clear that her campaign is not just for traditional supporters but also for those disillusioned with current conditions in the region, asserting that the choice is now between the current PP leadership and a new direction under the Socialists.
The announcement comes as the PSPV-PSOE intensifies its preparations for the next electoral cycle, following a period of internal debate and shifting alliances. This move echoes broader trends within Spain’s political left, as seen when the PSOE opened its primary race in other regions, sparking significant internal competition and debate, particularly in Madrid. For context, a recent report on the PSOE’s primary process in Madrid highlighted similar dynamics of early candidacies and internal contestation.
Valencian regional elections are scheduled within the next year, and Morant’s candidacy is expected to shape the debate around public services, social rights, and the region’s economic future. The PSPV-PSOE’s strategy will likely focus on mobilizing both its base and undecided voters, with Morant’s leadership bid serving as a rallying point for those seeking change in the Generalitat Valenciana. The outcome of these primaries will determine not only the party’s direction but also the broader political balance in the region, as the Socialists seek to reclaim influence after recent setbacks.
