In Valencia this morning, discussions about the new PSPV (Socialist Party of the Valencian Community) leadership continued under private arrangements. The day’s agenda still carried a sense of quiet urgency as the three main contenders pressed for a unified path, while keeping the public gaze at bay. The dialogue, which began openly at the PSOE headquarters in Ferraz on Tuesday, moved to a more discreet setting to finalize what many described as a coordinated approach for the coming days. The central aim remained clear: appoint a manager who could guide the party through the immediate workload without triggering a public standoff. The atmosphere suggested that this was not a formal public appointment but an unofficial step to organize the near-term work ahead of the party’s next moves, as reported by observers familiar with the process.
From Madrid last Tuesday, all three candidates stated that the secretary general would be the Valencian minister, while the Organization secretary would retain sufficient autonomy to make independent decisions after a period of intense deliberation. This framework signaled a balance between regional leadership and national party oversight, with both sides acknowledging the need for clear lines of responsibility as the alliance moves forward. The sequencing of roles highlighted how the party envisions shared power, aiming to maintain cohesion while each figure protects their respective political base.
Within this arrangement, the roles of presidency and deputy general secretaries were earmarked for the candidates’ respective shares. Alejandro Soler and Carlos Fernandez Bielsain were identified as holding specific positions in this distribution, though insiders note that the exact allocations are not yet deemed final. The evolving plan appears to be a living blueprint, open to further discussion as the group seeks broad agreement before any formal steps are taken.
Morant has publicly requested a margin of confidence in the appointment of her preferred manager, underscoring the importance of trust and authority in the governance of the Valencian federation. Conversely, candidates who have stepped back from the race have pressed for explicit delineations of jurisdiction, afin to guarantee effective integration and to avoid overlaps that could spark internal friction. The push and pull reflect a cautious, strategic approach to leadership selection at a moment when the party aims to project unity while negotiating regional sensitivities.
The meeting in Ferraz was postponed
The lengthy gathering on Tuesday, which extended beyond nine hours, concluded with a consensus around a single candidacy. A second meeting, originally slated to convene in Ferraz yesterday, was halted at the last moment as the contenders weighed their next steps. The decision signaled a desire to avoid creating the impression of a guardian posture over the Valencian federation and to instead reallocate forthcoming discussions to the Valencian Community. The plan called for a series of appointments and phone calls to be conducted over the roughly two-month window before the extraordinary congress scheduled for Benicàssim on 22, 23 and 24 March. Analysts noted that both the timing and the format of these contacts would be crucial to sustaining momentum without triggering further internal splits.