During an informative breakfast organized by the Association of Digital Media of the Valencian Community (AMDComVal) at the Casino de la Agricultura in Valencia, the socialist representative argued that the Valencian Community needs its own project, independent of directives from Madrid. He stated that the region has sufficient economy, identity, history, and population to influence Spain.
“"The feeling I have with this Consell is that there is no idea of what it wants. A president of the Generalitat, upon arrival, must have an idea and a legacy, because they will be remembered for that."
The spokesperson contrasted this situation with previous periods, where Generalitat presidents did have a recognizable vision for the territory, citing political projects by figures such as Eduardo Zaplana, Francisco Camps, and Ximo Puig, though not necessarily agreeing with all their approaches.
One of the central points of the meeting was regional funding. The socialist spokesperson argued that the Consell must negotiate the Spanish Government's proposal to reform the funding model, criticizing the Popular Party's outright rejection. He stressed that the Valencian Community cannot refuse to discuss an amount that far exceeds the 1.6 billion previously claimed.
The socialist leader also warned of a progressive “Madrid-ization” of Valencian politics and advocated for strengthening local institutions, self-government, and Valencian identity. He lamented the “emptying” of Valencian institutions, citing the defense of Valencian civil law, the celebration of October 9th, the role of Les Corts, and À Punt's function as a regional public service.
Regarding the province of Alicante, he described it as one of the major pending issues in Valencian politics. He noted a “detachment” of part of Alicante society from the regional project, which must be addressed through investment, infrastructure, and the construction of a shared identity. He also pointed out that the city of Alicante lacks a defined urban model.
Concerning Castellón, he identified the future of the ceramic industry as one of the main economic challenges, warning that energy transition processes and gas costs directly affect this strategic sector. He argued that the Spanish Government must work to prevent a “disaster” in the ceramic industry and insisted on the need to integrate Castellón into the Valencian project beyond symbolic acts.
Finally, he positioned Diana Morant as the PSPV's candidate for the Generalitat, assuring that the party is working to present an alternative capable of winning the next regional elections. He considered the Valencian Community to be “the mother of all battles” electorally, with real possibilities for political change.
