At this point, the state of Alicante brings with it a series of historical claims that seek answers before a new appointment with the polls. This is why INFORMACIÓN asked the four main parties that presented themselves to the Board. 23J general electionPSOE, PP, Vox and Sumar-Compromís, what are your recommendations for reducing the accumulated deficits in five key areas, from infrastructure to climate change, water resources, finance and economy, and quality job creation?
INFRASTRUCTURE
there is still much to do
Socialists describe what has been achieved in recent years as two “historical milestones”. AP-7 tolls and the arrival of the AVE in Elche and Orihuela. In their 23J program, they commit, through the Sustainable Mobility Act, to design a system that will enable the State to contribute in a homogeneous, transparent and equitable way to the financing of urban and metropolitan transport. Another of his proposals is to expand local rail services.
Rail connection with the airport or Beach Train These are two of the big targets set in the infrastructure area in the PP. Other prominent goals in the program are the completion of the Mediterranean Corridor and the construction of the third lane on the A-7 in the section connecting the south of the province to Murcia. The implementation of the Valencia Community Suburban Plan is another of the proposals made by the popular ones.
For Vox, as advocated by other organizations, the completion of the Mediterranean Corridor is essential for the infrastructure that will increase the competitiveness of the province. They are also committed to improvement. rail joints, the section where they include the burial of the tracks in the city of Alicante. Finally, they assure that they will work to “firmly” complete the connection of the airport with Alicante and Elche.
For Sumar-Compromis, link airportalso resolves the case of the Torrellano variant, an issue that caused a big showdown last week. The coalition was also mobilized on this issue in the early days of the campaign, which also served to denounce the lack of government investment in infrastructure that the state suffers from. The promotion of the Mediterranean Corridor and the Cercanías network and the connection between Dénia and Gandia are on the agenda.
THIS
Transfer and water resources
Engage in society as a whole cultural exchange Adapting the right of access to water is essential for the PSOE. Socialists consider that no exclusion is acceptable and that the consensus of all governments, production sectors, civic groups and science representatives is necessary to reach a social agreement for water. PSOE aims to support this agreement on three pillars: savings, efficiency and reuse. In summary, they say, “We cannot drink the water that our children will need tomorrow”.
National Water Pact, which should lead to a new agreement National Hydrological PlanThe PP is one of PP’s great offerings for the 23J. These measures include designing and arranging available resources, resolving currently existing water imbalances, maintaining irrigation flows of the Tajo-Segura transfer under terms agreed in 2013, full implementation of the Alarcón Agreement, and the Júcar-Vinalopó transfer.
At Vox, they focus most of their resources on rural and agricultural policies. In this context, the far-right formation points out that the Tajo-Segura transfer is indispensable. Like PP they are a National Water Plan. In his case, “let the water reach every corner of Spain no matter what”. In the state case, Vox defends the Alicante orchard at all costs, criticizing that recent central governments have “doomed it to desert”.
In the case of Sumar-Compromís, access to drinking water is viewed as a citizen’s right, so they recommend that water cuts be prohibited by law. They also advocate for active citizen participation. water management. The left coalition’s program also includes a water treatment investment plan that aims, among other things, to end the dumping of waste into the sea.
FINANCE
More media for the province
Approving the administration of the Pedro Sánchez Government, they argue that the autonomies in the PSOE have extraordinary resources in recent years to deal with problems such as the health crisis or the consequences of epidemics. war in ukraine. Its program is committed to promoting the approval, within a maximum period of one year, of a new regional financing system that guarantees the necessary resources for citizens to enjoy quality public services in areas such as health or education.
Another of the demands that arose in the PP’s electoral program is the reform of the existing autonomous financing system, which they consider “lethal for the Valencian Community”. Popular ones suggest that this system has been sanctioned by the PSOE and positions the autonomy and province. on the tail of all Spain due to the lack of economic resources that do not correspond to its population weight or its contribution to GDP.
“Spain’s fifth province can’t be number 52 in financing,” they accuse on Vox. investments. The far-right organization thinks that it has been waiting for more than 30 years for the necessary investments to make Alicante grow as a province. Faced with this situation, they argue, the growth of the region was only possible thanks to the “strength and work of the people of Alicante”. But they say this cannot be the only solution, so the state has to make investments that have been postponed for thirty years.
A position in line with the contribution to population and GDP is also Sumar-Compromís’ claim in the financing section. Given this panorama, they are demanding “gestures from Madrid to make up for all the years of abuse”. one of the goals left coalition The next legislature is the legislature where the regional financing system is determined. This was one of the commitments of its leader, Yolanda Díaz, at the central action held in Valencia.
ECONOMY
Promotion of quality employment
In the section on the demands for work carried out by the Government of Pedro Sánchez, the PSOE highlights the “enormous effort” made to make working conditions dignified. To do this, they point to the increase. Minimum Inter-Professional Salary (SMI) has reached 1,080 euros per month, 47% over the last five years. Regarding the challenges to be overcome, the placement of women in positions requiring scientific and technological skills and the development of active employment policies for those over 55 draw attention.
New possibilities and freedom. This is how the PP outlines employment policies that have gone through the development of a return plan through hiring incentives for science and health professionals. Also, the implementation of a helpline for permanent recruitment of the long-term unemployed and Dual Vocational Educationcreating subsidies for participating companies in order to encourage student labor force participation.
Vox’s commitment in this area includes promoting stable employment by reducing 10% of company contributions for new permanent contracts for Spanish unemployed workers and 20% for the unemployed. to encourage hiring Long-term unemployed and those over 50. As for those under the age of 24, Vox’s commitment includes a first job tool that exempts them from social costs on first hire.
Quality employment is one of Sumar-Compromis’ priorities. Therefore, they want to keep increasing the SMI until it reaches at least 60% of the average Hispanic salary. reinforce labor inspectionPutting an end to situations like Elche kiosks or Benidorm kellys in the state is another goal. The progression of the 32-hour workday is also included in the program.
CLIMATE CHANGE
New energy models
To respond to the challenges that arise climate emergencyIn the PSOE, they undertake to periodically and always upward review the climate commitments contained in the Climate Change and Energy Transition Act and the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan, as well as the targets set from Brussels.
Given the fires that have affected the state in recent years, the PP proposes a forest agreement for sustainable forest management. It designs the design of a strategic plan against climate change that encompasses the program. cross policies and mitigation and adaptation measures.
The repeal of climate laws that hinder the exploration and exploitation of natural resources is one of Vox’s stellar measures in this episode. The main stake for energy is the supply bill. families and companies. “We will not let thermal power plants explode while the electricity bill grows,” they say.
The transformation of the energy model is also very important to Sumar-Compromís. Your bet is a responsible development renewable energy, implementation of low-emission zones in all cities of the province with a population of more than 50,000, energy rehabilitation of homes and an animal welfare scheme.
The negotiations and agreements between the People’s Party and Vox marked the period between the holding of regional and municipal elections on 28 May and the start of the general election campaign on 23 May. These agreements were signed within the framework of the Valencian Community, as well as in the town halls of the most important municipalities in the province, such as Elche, Orihuela, San Vicente del Raspeig, Crevillent and Xàbia. Given these alliances, the left stresses the risk of losing acquired freedoms and rights in areas such as equality, gender-based violence, defending the LGTBI collective or tackling the climate emergency. Polls now show that the deal between popular and Vox could be repeated in central government. Ximo Puig, general secretary of the socialists, stated that “the break with the fundamental principles we live in” requires “a concerted effort to ensure that social progress does not go backwards”. Generalitat’s successor, the popular Carlos Mazón, argues that the agreement between the PP and Vox will guarantee manageability in the Valencian Community and that his party’s victory at the regional level will contribute to Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s goal. moncloa