Podcast Summary: Hoy por Hoy — La Entrevista | Diana Morant

Episode Title: Diana Morant: "La dimisión de Mazón es un alivio, pero se va a cobijar en el escaño por miedo a la Justicia"
Date: November 3, 2025
Host: Àngels Barceló
Guest: Diana Morant, Secretaria General del Partido Socialista del País Valencià y ministra del Gobierno de España

Overview of the Episode

This episode focuses on the political crisis in the Comunidad Valenciana following the resignation announcement by Mazón, the president of the Generalitat. Host Àngels Barceló interviews Diana Morant, who delivers a critical assessment of the current political scenario, accuses Mazón and the Partido Popular (PP) of clinging to power with the complicity of Vox, and discusses the Socialist Party's preparedness for eventual elections. Throughout the interview, Morant highlights the social and political costs of the current coalition government, expresses solidarity with victims, and reaffirms her personal commitment to Valencian citizens.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Reactions to the Resignation Announcement (00:08–01:14)

• Morant’s Relief but Insufficiency: Morant describes a collective feeling of "alivio" (relief) after Mazón's announcement, but criticizes the lack of a direct resignation. She emphasizes it as a partial and insufficient move, characterizing Mazón’s intent as staying protected behind his parliamentary seat for fear of legal consequences:

  • Quote:

    "No sabemos y entendemos que no va a dimitir de todas las responsabilidades que tiene, que se va a cobijar en el escaño, que no va a salir del Parlament precisamente por miedo a la justicia. Entonces es un fraude."
    (Diana Morant, 00:51)

• Demand for Victims’ Justice: She stresses that the victims and the broader Valencian society need real accountability, not political maneuvers to gain time.

2. Call for Elections and Critique of the Parliamentary Majority (01:14–01:57)

• Mandate No Longer Valid: Morant insists that the current parliamentary majority (PP and Vox) does not reflect the will of the people:
  • Quote:

    "La mayoría parlamentaria que existe a día de hoy en el Parlament ya no responde a la mayoría del pueblo... Esta coalición negacionista [...] ha costado vidas y muchas mentiras."
    (Diana Morant, 01:23 & 01:38)

• Demand for Dissolution and Elections: She explicitly states that Mazón should have called for the dissolution of the Cortes and convoked elections immediately.

3. Vox’s Role and the Balance of Power (01:57–03:32)

• Vox Holds the Key: The interview discusses how Vox essentially controls the legislative agenda, with Morant highlighting their early deals and hardline positions:

  • Quote:

    "Quiero recordar que Mazón fue el primer presidente autonómico [...] en cerrar un acuerdo con Vox. En aquel momento lo llamamos el pacto de la servilleta porque lo cerraron seis señores con una servilleta y ahí ya se compraron todas las líneas y el ideario de Vox."
    (Diana Morant, 02:26)

• Erasure of Social Protections: She denounces the coalition for eliminating protections for women, the LGTBI community, and human rights:

  • Quote:

    "Han desaparecido la Comisión de los Derechos Humanos, cosas realmente alarmantes. Y ahora volvemos a estar en manos de Vox."
    (Diana Morant, 02:46)

• Lack of Leadership in the PP: Morant argues that national PP leader Feijóo has failed to manage the crisis, which now directly impacts all Valencians.

4. Internal Negotiations and Electoral Concerns (03:32–04:36)

• PP and Vox’s Strategy: Morant suggests that PP negotiates more with Vox's Abascal than with their own leader, Feijóo, out of fear of losing power if elections are held:
  • Quote:

    "Yo me atrevería a decir que han negociado antes con Abascal que con Feijóo. [...] lo cierto es que no quieren convocar elecciones porque saben que hay una mayoría social que los echaría."
    (Diana Morant, 03:39 & 04:04)

• Predicted Ousting of the Coalition: Morant claims that eventually, elections will arrive and society will "dar la espalda a esta coalición negacionista".

5. Socialist Party’s Readiness and Morant’s Leadership (04:36–05:16)

• Prepared for Elections: Morant assures the host and listeners that the Socialist Party is ready for snap elections and presents itself as "la alternativa real."
• Personal Commitment: She clarifies her dual role as minister and Socialist leader in Valencia, affirming her "prioridad es el pueblo valenciano" and readiness to campaign if an election is called:
  • Quote:

    "En el momento en que se active el calendario electoral no voy a tener otra prioridad. Tampoco la voy a tener ahora para seguir trabajando en esa oposición que le seguirá."
    (Diana Morant, 04:52)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Es un fraude de soberanía que no es lo que necesita la Comunidad Valenciana porque pretenden prorrogar un tiempo, ganar tiempo y es un tiempo que ya no tenemos los valencianos y que no queremos darle."
  (Diana Morant, 00:57)

• "Han desaparecido la Comisión de los Derechos Humanos, cosas realmente alarmantes. Y ahora volvemos a estar en manos de Vox."
  (Diana Morant, 02:46)

• "Por mucha encuesta que hayan publicado en los últimos días [...] lo cierto es que no quieren convocar elecciones porque saben que hay una mayoría social que los echaría. Así que antes o después llegará, antes o después votaremos, hablará el pueblo valenciano y dará la espalda a esta coalición negacionista."
  (Diana Morant, 04:05–04:19)

• "Es para mí un gran honor ser ministra del Gobierno de España, pero sin ninguna duda mi prioridad es el pueblo valenciano."
  (Diana Morant, 04:49)

Important Timestamps

• 00:08 — Start of interview; Morant’s initial reaction
• 01:14 — Host asks about the dissolution of the Cortes
• 01:57 — Discussion about Vox’s power
• 02:26 — "Pacto de la servilleta" anecdote
• 03:32 — Internal negotiations between PP and Vox
• 04:36 — Socialist Party’s preparedness for elections
• 04:48 — Morant clarifies her role and commitment

Conclusion

Diana Morant delivers a passionate critique of the outgoing leadership and coalition government in the Comunidad Valenciana, repeatedly referencing a sense of urgency for democratic renewal and social justice. She positions the Socialist Party as the necessary alternative and commits, both personally and politically, to championing Valencian interests in the face of what she describes as a fraudulent and damaging coalition between PP and Vox. The episode provides clear insight into the looming political battle and the sharp polarization felt in the region.