Three groups demand the suspension, without success, of the plenary session of the Parliament of Navarre due to the DANA tragedy

The desolation for Dana disaster in Valencia and others areas of the national territory This moved all of Spain. In Navarre, the reactions were not long in coming. Despite a joint statement, controversy also emerged on this issue when three groups called for the suspension of the plenary session of the Parliament of Navarre this Thursday for the drama. However, they were unsuccessful and the session will take place.

In fact, the Parliament of Navarre conveyed its condolences, its deepest pain and its support to the families and loved ones of the victims. people who died because of DANA. In this way, the Chamber showed its solidarity and support to the areas affected by the terrible disaster and thanked the selfless work of all the people and agents involved in the aid.

THE Council of Spokespersons today approved an institutional declaration by which the Parliament of Navarre transfers the condolences, deepest pain and support to the families and relatives of those who died in the Dana which affected several Autonomous Communities this Tuesday, notably Valencia and Castile-La Mancha. The statement was presented by the presidency.

In the explanatory memorandum, The Legislative Forum expresses its “deep pain” and recognizes itself “overwhelmed by the scale of a tragedy” what’s leaving for now more than 60 deaddozens of people missing or trapped, in addition to flooding, extensive damage and cuts to land and air traffic in many cities in southeastern Spain.

THE institutional statement approved says the following:

1. The Parliament of Navarra shows its solidarity and support to the affected areas in the face of the terrible disaster that occurred on Dana which hit several autonomous communities in the state.
2. The Parliament of Navarre transfers the condolences, deepest pain and support to families and loved ones of the deceased people.
3. The Provincial Chamber transfers to the injured their I wish a speedy recovery and deeply regrets the material damage caused, expressing Navarre’s willingness to provide material and human resources to help in these difficult times.
4. He The Parliament of Navarre shows its solidarity and I support all the people who work selflessly to help such a terrible cause that has devastated part of Spain.

Official mourning in Navarre

Late this Wednesday afternoon, the President of Navarre, María Chivite, signed Regional Decree 27/2024, of October 30, by which she declares official mourning “for the victims of weather disasters occurred in the last hours”, in reference to the “dozens of deaths, as well as the people and entities affected by Dana”.

Furthermore, Chivite expressed his “solidarity with those affected” ordering that the flag of Navarre be flown at half-mast in all public buildings during the period between the publication of this regional decree and Monday, November 4 at 12 p.m.

During this period of several days of official mourningofficial flags located outside public buildings in Navarra will be flown at half-mast.

In addition, The Government of Navarra associates itself with the provisions of the Spanish Government, Thus, it suspends official events of a recreational, festive or celebratory nature as a sign of mourning.

THE PP CRITICIZES THE POSITION OF THE NAVARRA PARLIAMENT

This institutional statement This has not been without controversy. The Popular Party of Navarra denounced, after the Meeting of Presidents, that the Parliament of Navarra has not decided to suspend the activity planned by the Chamber for this Thursday, as a sign of mourning and solidarity with those affected by the torrential floods left by the Dana passing through the Iberian Peninsula and has already left more than 70 victims and dozens of people missing, mainly in the Valencian Community and Castile-La Mancha.

The three parties that make up the opposition bloc, PPN, UPN and VOX, transferred the request to the Table of Presidents held this afternoon to agree on the suspension of the plenary session scheduled for tomorrowan initiative that did not have the support of the parties that support the government of Navarre.

In this sense, García regretted that the PSN and its partners did not support the suspension of parliamentary activitywhich, according to him, was “necessary out of solidarity with the victims and those affected and out of consistency with the rest of the Spanish chambers which, with good sense, decided to suspend their activity in the face of a tragedy of the same magnitude”. dimensions which, in addition to numerous victims, leaves unquantifiable material damage.

“According to the news we are receiving, at present More than 70 people have already been killed by this disaster. and dozens of missing people”, said García, who criticized that “the Parliament of Navarra is going to appear in the photo for lack of solidarity and lack of empathy for not associating itself with the support widely given by the parliaments on everything the national territory, in the face of a fact that demanded it and even more so after the government decreed three days of official mourning for the disaster.

“Of course we understand the importance of attending to our political work, but we believe that at this time and in the face of a tragedy of this magnitude, it is it is even more important to show the support of this House to all concerned and suspend the planned activity, joining in the national mourning,” he concluded.

Institutional declaration in Pamplona in support of the victims of Dana

Pamplona City Hall has also approved a institutional statement in support of Dana victims.

“In the face of tragedy loss of life caused by the recent Dana which has punished several areas of the State, leaving a provisional toll of more than 60 dead, dozens of missing, floods, land and air traffic cuts and endless damage, the Pamplona City Hall wants to transmit the following messages to citizens:

1. Pamplona City Hall shows its solidarity and support to the people and localities affected by this terrible disaster.
2. Pamplona City Hall presents its condolences, deepest pain and support to the families and loved ones of the deceased.
3. Pamplona City Hall wishes the injured a speedy recovery and deeply regrets the material damage caused.
4. Pamplona City Hall offers the administrations concerned all the material resources it can put at their disposal to help them in these difficult times.
5. Pamplona City Hall shows its solidarity and support to all the people who are working selflessly to help deal with such a terrible tragedy.
6. Pamplona City Hall calls on citizens to accompany the Corporation during the rally that will take place tomorrow, Thursday October 31 at noon, in front of the City Hall, in memory of the victims of this tragedy.

Institutional declaration in Tudela of support for the victims of Dana

Also the Tudela Town Hall sent his support for victims with a institutional statement:

“The devastating Dana, which struck several regions of our country this Tuesday, makes us feel immense pain. More than fifty deaths, dozens of people trapped by water in different placesfloods, land and air traffic cuts and endless destruction are the results of the violent DANA.

Considering these unfortunate events:

1. The Tudela Town Hall shows its solidarity and support for disaster areas faced with the terrible disaster caused by Dana which struck this part of the country.
2. The Tudela Town Hall transfers the condolences, deepest pain and support to the families and relatives of deceased people.
3. He Tudela Town Hall conveys to the injured its wish for a speedy recovery and deeply regrets the material damage caused and makes available all the material means that this municipality can provide to help in these difficult times.
4. The Tudela Town Hall shows its gratitude and support to all people who selflessly They are working to help such a terrible cause that has devastated part of our country.
5. He Tudela Town Hall urges the Spanish government to accelerate the establishment of the necessary mechanisms to facilitate financial aid which facilitate the recovery and return to normalcy of those affected by Dana”.