During the campaign, several candidates will join the effort to declare support for Alicante and the broader southern regions. They promised significant investments and pledged priority for this land and its people. The aim of this article is to present practical policy positions and commitments rather than mere promises. The focus remains on tangible gains and credible actions that residents can expect.
These commitments align with what will be needed in the final negotiation of the General Government Budgets. Through the author’s work as a deputy congressman, the goal is to secure an additional 62 million for the entire region, with 80% allocated to Alicante.
Illustrative elements of the proposed investment package include remodeling of Estació d’Alacant’s high speed corridors with 15 million, boosting investment of 15 million in the Mediterranean Corridor tram between L’Encina and Alicante, 10 million for the Xàtiva-Alcoi line, and another 10 million for Rodalia services. These are concrete steps drawn from studies tabled in Congress to address the concerns of Alacant residents.
The concerns raised include the deteriorating state of trains, inadequate electricity for trams, and insufficient public transport links from l’Altet airport. The plan emphasizes practical solutions to these problems rather than rhetoric.
When the author joined Congress in 2011, a stance favored containment yet recognized that all citizens deserve representation from the south and from inland areas alike. The discussion centers on common challenges, infrastructure underfunding, and the specific needs of each region, not partisan labels.
The narrative reflects events and actions that are personally meaningful to the author. Humility guided years spent in Congress working to defend the interests of Alicante and southern regions. Regular visits to districts provided first-hand knowledge of local problems and a belief that genuine policy is built from close proximity to the people.
Commitments are clear: if elected president, the candidate would also lead the southern counties, towns, and cities. The emphasis is on shared Valencian concerns and regional identity, with attention to private sector interests as well.
Financing remains the central challenge, highlighted by a lack of regional funds and historical debt. The plan argues that finance should not be diverted from essential services such as education, health, social policy, housing, or job creation initiatives.
Practical first steps include requesting a monographic meeting with the head of Government to discuss financing, historical debt, and unrealized investments. Language matters, but effective results depend on action beyond rhetoric. A second priority would be to reactivate judicial processes to seek fair treatment in the courts, assembling a top-level legal team to pursue every legitimate claim and ensure dialogue yields results.
The author insists that funding should not be won solely through dialogue or court tactics. A balanced approach that combines negotiation with lawful action is favored to secure results for the southern regions.
Over recent years, the Botanical Coalition Government has helped the region attract companies and create high-quality employment, though challenges remain. The everyday life of workers facing insecurity and hardship is acknowledged, with a call for sustained effort to improve living standards.
Alicante’s potential is broad, with particular emphasis on cultivating local talent and strengthening sectors beyond tourism. While tourism remains important, the goal is to develop quality business centers that raise living standards across destinations. The aim is not to over-rely on tourism but to transform the production model in districts most dependent on it and those with higher poverty levels. Support for local product sectors should increase, leveraging European Union and national agencies to advance competitiveness. The vision includes elevating standards and protecting brand quality across industries.
Public health and services require renewed commitment. The coalition emphasizes keeping public health in the forefront of autonomy statutes and questions the previous administration’s approach to health that may have included elements of privatization. A proposed remedy is reclaiming 800 million owed by the state for displaced patients and reinvesting that amount into robust primary care, expanded waiting lists, and longer working hours for medical staff. The goal is a system where every euro invested in primary care yields greater overall efficiency and better hospital care outcomes.
Public services, including housing, must remain firmly in the public sphere. The plan opposes reductions to support public service; it argues for continued investment in education, social work, and housing as essential public goods rather than privatized services.
The regional and environmental agenda centers on climate resilience. While climate change is a global issue, its local impact is significant, especially in Alicante. The strategy asserts a continued emphasis on mobility, infrastructure, and an economic model that safeguards natural landscapes from predatory urban development. Regional leadership will prioritize care for the environment as a core responsibility.
In summary, Alicante represents a political record of efforts in Congress and regional government. The coalition and the candidates stand for proximity to the people, guided by a shared Valencian project. The responsibility today is to serve the public interest with a practical, people-centered approach.
Why the 28M elections matter is simple: they reflect the voices of people who care about local life, not just politicians who travel long distances to Madrid. Commitment to policy that centers people remains the strongest guarantee of effective governance.