leader of PSPV, Ximo Puigthis cooled down the renewal process in the party on ThursdayIt is an issue that is increasingly talked about among different currents of the formation after the loss of the Generalitat and the expulsion of the former president from his ministerial career. When asked about his continuity as general secretary of the Valencian socialists, Puig assured that this process still seemed a long way off: “It’s not on our radar at the moment.” he insisted, but did not rule out this race.
After a few days in the media background, Puig went to PSPV headquarters yesterday. Respond to the deal proposal initiated by the President the day before of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón. The quick announcement of the outlook caused intense anticipation in some socialist circles, evidence of the tidal wave prevailing at an organic level. Some even speculated that the former president would resign because of his record in the Cortes or even resign as secretary general. However, Puig insisted that this was not on the table.
When asked about these shortcomings in the Cortes debates, which the right exploited to neutralize any attack from the socialist group, and the compatibility of his work as an autonomous MP and senator, Puig recalled that he formalized the parliamentary system “from the very first moment”. The opposition leadership will be led by Rebeca Torró, and she will assume the duties of “moderation, liaison and political leadership of the alternative,” the group said.
In this sense, with the work of Torró himself and the other deputy speakers and deputies in the Cortes, he brought their ranks closer and announced that their absence would continue. Without going any further, he confirmed that he would also not take part in the plenary session next Wednesday, which coincides with the opening ceremony of the Cortes Generales in Madrid. «I can’t go, but this is not a decisive question. These are months of readjustments, driven by the belief that a good job is being done in the Cortes, we need to see how the presences and absences are structured, as he noted, “It’s not easy when you go from government to government.” opposition.”
“thermometer” in December
Puig had a double appointment at PSPV headquarters yesterday afternoon, where the National Executive Commission (CEN) was supposed to meet. However, protests in front of PSOE headquarters as a result of Pedro Sánchez’s investment deals caused the meeting to be held electronically for security reasons.
As planned, the conclave served to set the date for the party’s National Committee, the highest body between congresses, which is still pending almost six months after regional elections. It will take place on December 16. This delay increased uneasiness among those least sympathetic to Puig, who saw it as a sign of a lack of self-criticism and an unwillingness to accept defeat.
Despite this desire detected in some socialist currents, Puig already announced in his morning speech that the call for this forum, which has not met since the approval of the 28M lists, will be aimed at “analyzing the situation of the party”. ” » and to “guide” both the strategies of the opposition in the Valencian Community and the pressures on the Valencian agenda before the new central Government.
The Secretary General thus tried to minimize the expectations regarding this appointment. Without saying much, he said, “These will be taken into account when making various determinations about the future.” In any case, the December committee will serve to more clearly gauge the former president’s support, as this is an area more prone to organic reflection. Likewise, it incorporates greater sensitivity within the PSPV, as the executive is largely a Puig-appointed body.
Other leaders, as well as the general secretary, will speak there, and this will be the first big test of the families and possible alliances between them.