During the plenary session, the head of the regional executive claimed the region's response capacity, ensuring they possess specific tools and a preparation plan aligned with European Union guidelines. She stated that the regional administration has acted as a guide for the Ministry of Health in various technical decisions made during the emergency.
The debate turned into a political confrontation when the opposition questioned the work of the Madrid Health Service. The president rejected the criticism, attributing the accusations to an attempt by the opposition to gain political visibility for the Minister of Health on the international stage.
“"The model for managing crises in the Community of Madrid is to be the only ones to have a preparation and response plan for health emergencies as mandated by the European Union."
The intervention concluded with an exchange of reproaches regarding the responsibility for the crisis. The regional president denied that the origin of the health situation was within the competence of her government, shifting the focus toward the management of the national executive and the actions of the minister.
