Alvise PÉREZ argues that EU investment in Spain is diverted to new high-speed rail lines and roads that yield political visibility for the government, while maintenance of existing rail and secondary roads is neglected, contributing to accidents. He calls for three actions: an independent European Railway Agency audit of the recent major rail catastrophe, suspension of further EU payments to ADIF and similar road authorities until public maintenance audits are done, and for political responsibility to be pursued in court rather than settled by a minister’s resignation; he also notes his failed initiative for drug tests in the European Parliament.