Overview

• José María Ángel resigned as government commissioner after EL MUNDO revealed he used a falsified university degree to obtain his civil service position.
• Diana Morant refused to call for Ángel’s ouster, lauded his "brillante gestión," and argued that academic credentials do not define political competence.
• Ex-officials and commentators have seized on the case to warn of a “mediocracia partidista” that prioritizes loyalty over merit in appointments.
• A recent GRECO report rebuked the Spanish government for nontransparent selection processes and lack of credential verification for appointees.
• PSOE sources concede that the scandal has undermined their “operación Valencia” campaign and complicated their prospects in upcoming regional elections.