Alicante also does not see this clearly
In Valencia, the discussion remains unsettled, and at the moment there is no official position on unification. The idea of merging in Alicante appears not to gain traction either. Several regional officials from the party in the capital have echoed the same sentiment as the regional coordinator, including the mayor and a key adviser, while Teresa Ortiz, secretary of the Valencian Community Organization, posted a firm message rejecting the move. She made it clear that the stance is firm and unambiguous.
A clear and forceful message was shared openly on social media, underscoring the opposition to any immediate unification. The message was later quoted by Teresa Ortiz in a reply thread, highlighting a stance of no compromise on the issue. [Citation: Teresa Ortiz, Twitter, April 16, 2022]
In Orihuela, the provincial leader of the orange party has been noted for different reasons. Jose Aix also serves as deputy mayor and has previously taken actions aimed at challenging the PSOE in representations tied to the PP. When information is requested from the mayor’s office, his current partner, Aix argues that it is not an appropriate moment for a public statement. The overall mood in Orihuela reflects cautious positioning rather than decisive moves toward any formal alliance or merger. [Citation: Local records, Orihuela governance, 2022]
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The course chosen by the Aix-led faction could trigger disciplinary measures within the party, potentially threatening the status of several mayors from Ciudadanos. The party has signaled that it might take formal actions as a result of conduct deemed to breach party rules and the its internal guidelines. This situation adds pressure on regional leadership to respond to the evolving dynamics and to clarify the party’s stance on its role in local governments.