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Congress DANA Flood Inquiry Unblocked as Sánchez Is Added to Witness List

A two‑stage plan starts with victims, reserving top national officials for a later reconstruction phase.

Overview

  • PSOE and Sumar reached a deal—backed by Podemos and Més/Compromís—setting a 97‑person witness list with a first block of 36 to be heard over roughly three months.
  • Victims’ associations will open the hearings, followed by regional officials, with Valencia’s president Carlos Mazón slated early.
  • Pedro Sánchez appears in the final block on reconstruction and coordination, with proposals eyeing a June–July 2026 appearance subject to Congress scheduling.
  • The commission plans to start sessions in November, pending the formal calendar and finalization of the detailed timetable.
  • The inquiry examines management of the 29 October 2024 DANA that left about 229 dead in Valencia province, elevating pressure over regional and state accountability.