«Policy goes beyond the Valencian palaces and a large part of my agenda will be in the Alicante regions». The new vice-president of the Valencian Government, Aitana Mas of Crevillent, begins her career as the Generalitat’s number two, claiming the legacy of her predecessor, Mónica Oltra, assuring her that she will continue with her policies. without stopping to mark your own profileTo lead the Ministry of Equality and Inclusive Policies from the perspective of Alicante and to make a mark on becoming the Executive Spokesperson. Family reconciliation, decentralization, advocacy of the Tajo-Segura transfer, loyalty within the coalition government and strengthening of public services and social rights were some of the keys he highlighted in his first speech within the framework of traditional portfolio transfer. It was certainly his first corporate action since Oltra announced his resignation ten days ago.
Aitana Mas took office early in the morning at the Palau de la Generalitat with the majority of the non-Agricultural ministers present at the UN Oceans conference in Lisbon; and that of Universities, Josefina Bueno. She stressed that she will fight for social and ecological justice. Immediately afterwards, and already as vice president and minister, he attended the control session at the Cortes. It was afternoon when she detailed the axes on which her new responsibilities would revolve. She did this at the headquarters of the ministry known as the Palau de Valeriola.
The woman from Crevillent walked down the stairs hand in hand with Oltra, a friend from the Compomís and Poble Valencià Initiative. Attendees responded with a long applause, which many interpreted as a show of affection for the former vice president, who stepped down despite initial resistance and stepped down after being accused of running his ministry in the case of sexual abuse of a minor. he taught. There were tears and hugs. There was a lack of broad representation of government colleagues. It is also true that there are shortcomings, such as the absence of Generalitat chairman Ximo Puig, who, according to presidential sources, often does not go to portfolio transfer. As a result, the support of a large part of the Government was just another example of the unity Botànic is trying to project these days, just as he tried to show it hours ago in the control session in Parliament. The political earthquake that ended with Oltra leaving the Executive, and with it Tension recorded between Socialists and Valencians, apparently, is directed. Struggling with the administration is the line marked as the noise generated by the opposition is already making its way to the final chamber of the legislature. All in a context where the right strengthens the autonomy.
“I want to be interested in decentralizing this country. Being vice-president should be compatible with being from Crevillentina, Alicante, from the south,” said Mas, emphasizing that he would also support public policies considering the various regional realities that exist. “It is no accident that the poorest areas are those in the south. Reversing this must be one of our priorities, and I know that the draft gender equality bill will be key to this fight,” she said, “and she is a young woman from the south, convinced that her appearance as a mother can help strengthen the Botànic Government.”
In his speech, he urged his colleagues in the government, “It will not be enough for us to govern effectively, it will be more of mutual loyalty.” Mas was summoned to make a decision within a week as a result of the investigation, which surfaced some accusations regarding possible changes in the ministry, of which Oltra resigned. He did not exclude terminations.
“I am not your substitute, because you are irreplaceable”
Aitana Mas passionately defended the work of Mónica Oltra, number two in the Valencian Government. “I am not your replacement because you were irreplaceable. I do not say this as a simple affirmation of respect and friendship, but as an affirmation of all that you have accomplished. Thank you for leaving your skin and for your unbreakable commitment. Thank you for changing the history of this small country.” said.
Source: Informacion
