The head of the People’s Party in Alicante province announced a broad set of changes to the regional budget, arguing that the revisions are intended to correct long standing grievances and align the budget with the real needs of the state. The spokesperson claimed these moves aim to adjust the budget approved by Ximo Puig to better reflect what the state requires today, emphasizing a shift toward more immediate and practical spending priorities.
He stated that the regional leadership stepped in to support the national administration at a moment when investment was lagging, and that a commitment of six hundred million euros was promised to reinforce central efforts. The response was delivered alongside regional MPs Nando Pastor and José Antonio Rovira, signaling a united stance from the party at the provincial level.
Complaint
The regional head of the PP contended that six out of ten municipalities in Alicante would not see direct investment from the Consell and that many of the announced projects were recurring items from prior years. He argued that the data reveal a government led by Ximo Puig that fails to meet the expectations of Alicante residents, describing the situation as worrying for the province.
District MP Nando Pastor highlighted the allocation patterns, noting that a portion of budget adjustments target infrastructures and another share finances educational resources such as schools, institutes, or conservatories. Additional emphasis is placed on health through improved hospital services and rehabilitation centers, with cultural and sports initiatives also receiving attention.
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The regional representative criticized what he called repeated delays and broken promises within health and infrastructure projects. He pointed to extended plans for health centers, expansions of the city of Alicante facilities, the Orihuela and Alcoy hospitals, and the construction of an interior health project in Alcoy, noting that some developments have lagged since the previous legislature. He also mentioned the opening of a major route through Vega and the upgrade of the AVE station in Villena, arguing that statements of annual progress have not materialized into completed projects.
MP José Antonio Rovira took aim at the Compromís coalition, suggesting it has forced Puig into difficult compromises. He criticized the Valencian Energy Agency and argued that a shift toward greater private sector involvement is being considered to accelerate projects that have faced delays. Rovira suggested that the administration has needed to demonstrate greater resolve to unlock numerous photovoltaic licenses that have been held up, with concerns about corporate interests shaping the pace of development.
tax authorities
Rubén Ibáñez, Treasury spokesman for the Popular group at the Cortes, characterized the administration as chaotic and insufficiently effective. He argued that the overall management of the Puig government has left the region with persistent deficits and a weaker financial position compared with national averages.
Ibáñez cited studies indicating that the Valencian Community faced a higher rate of budgetary deficit relative to the national average, highlighting a year end balance that exceeded typical shortfalls. He added that public spending has at times prioritized non essential areas, and there is a perceived lack of control over public debt. The result, he argued, is higher tax pressure on citizens during the fiscal period under discussion.