Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez and seven of his ministers are sought to testify before the Danish parliamentary committee, except for the Secretary-General, Mazón.
Valencia Flood Investigation: Wide-Ranging Commission Assembles
The Valencia flood disaster of October 29, 2025, has led to a comprehensive investigation by an investigative commission in Congress. This commission, commonly known as the "list of summoned officials or witnesses", includes a diverse range of individuals from government officials to victim associations.
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and the Partido Popular (PP), the two major political parties, have presented different lists of names. PSOE typically focuses on current and previous government administrations, emphasizing those who may be directly accountable or linked to handling or preventing the damage. On the other hand, PP seeks a broader list, potentially including opposition members, regional authorities, and experts, to provide a wider investigative scope.
Among the government officials summoned to appear before the commission are José Manuel Albares, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gómez, Minister of the Interior, Margarita Robles, Minister of Defence, María Jesús Montero, first vice-president and Minister of Finance, and Sara Aagesen, third vice-president and Minister for the Ecological Transition.
Notably, Pilar Alegría, Minister of Education, and Ángel Víctor Torres, Minister of Territorial Policy, have also been requested to appear. The PP has called Teresa Ribera or Pilar Bernabé to testify.
In addition to government officials, the mayors of affected municipalities such as Aldaia, Catarroja, Paiporta, Utiel, or Sedaví have been summoned. Representatives of all victim associations are also part of the commission.
Members of civil society and experts, including civil engineers, architects, and geologists, have joined the commission to provide their expertise. Emilio Argüeso, former number 'two' of Interior, is also requested to appear.
The commission is also seeking a series of documentation, including reports, communications, transcriptions of calls, or alert lists from various institutions related to the catastrophe. Furthermore, the Government has requested an investigation into the management and delay in the communication of civil protection alerts.
Lastly, Vox has included Iker Jiménez, Pedro Sánchez, and Carlos Mazón in their proposal to appear before the investigative commission. Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government, is also requested to appear. The PSOE has shared a list of 86 names, which includes 13 victims of the damage, who are requested to declare first before the investigative commission.
The commission's work aims to identify all those responsible for the management of the damage, with a focus on accountability and transparency in the aftermath of the Valencia flood disaster.
[1] The list of summoned officials or witnesses: A diverse range of individuals from government officials to victim associations have been called to appear before the investigative commission in Congress.
[2] Differences between PSOE and PP: The two major parties tend to differ largely in terms of the scope and scope of responsibility they seek to investigate.
[3] Government's plan against floods: The Government has presented a plan against floods with an investment of 530 million euros.
[4] Expenses and bills of the president's lunch: Alfredo Romero Gimeno, responsible of the restaurant Ventorro, is requested to appear before the investigative commission in Congress regarding the expenses and bills of the lunch of the president of the Consell in the aforementioned local.
[5] Specific names and lists: If you need detailed names or the exact official lists presented by PSOE and PP, you may need to refer to specific congressional records or official releases from the investigative commission, as this information was not among the retrieved documents.
[1] The average number of government officials and representatives, as well as experts, summoned to appear before the investigative commission in Congress is quite high, indicating a general-news event of significant importance.
[2] In the realm of politics, particularly regarding the Valencia flood disaster investigation, both the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and the Partido Popular (PP) are focusing on different aspects, with PSOE typically focusing on government officials and PP seeking a broader investigative scope, including opposition members, regional authorities, and experts in crime-and-justice fields.
