nomination for Alicante’s residents is presented as part of the 28M selection program, but when it comes to steering the City Council, who can be trusted to negotiate remains unsettled. The Liberal Party, led by Mayor Adrián Santos Pérez, lays out its core recommendations and draws a firm red line, insisting on not handling extreme positions.
Just days before the municipal elections, the current partner, the People’s Party, aims to regain influence in local government after the elections, as it did in 2019. The party clarifies its red lines: Ciudadanos wants to govern again but without allowing Alicante to be merged by Vox, and without compromising loyalty to the city’s interests.
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Adrián Santos Pérez, still a City Planning councilor, explains the group’s strategy to reaffirm the previous election gains, where the party secured five council seats. He notes that while this is the main objective, it should not obscure the broader aim of who is best suited to run the city and contribute professional expertise. The emphasis is on maintaining a stable, capable administration that aligns with the long-term needs of Alicante.
Pérez does not rule out alliance changes. The most likely alteration would be an alignment from a coalition with the PSPV and the PP, but he stresses that Ciudadanos maintains a clear set of non-negotiables. There are red lines that signal a refusal to engage in extreme practices, even if partnerships shift. The political landscape could move from a bipartisan mix to a broader alliance, but the party’s core commitments remain intact: sensible leadership, city-focused goals, and a commitment to responsible governance.
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Regarding strategic priorities, the party’s spokesperson says the candidacy carries references from every sector: tourism, housing, culture, and sports, all backed by a professional approach designed to manage Alicante effectively. The program is built on listening to communities and local associations, who voice the needs of their neighborhoods. The candidacy stresses that not everything can be done immediately, advocating for a realistic pace that balances ambition with practicality. The plan distinguishes carefully between what should be planned now and what can be carried out later, anticipating a sequence of actions that a future government could implement.
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On the cultural front, the Pérez leadership aims to avoid constant restructuring with every new administration. The party pushes for a robust program to promote sports, improve facilities, and forge a vision of a sports city capable of sustaining growth beyond a single term. It is unrealistic to claim that a comprehensive sports city can be built in four years, the leaders acknowledge, but they reiterate a clear commitment to progress in this field.
When it comes to investments across Alicante, the party emphasizes equal development across neighborhoods and a focus on urban planning that supports the big-city agenda. The coastal corridor is highlighted as a backbone of the city’s future, facilitating connectivity and growth while stabilizing long-term urban development. The approach blends social equity with strategic infrastructure to strengthen Alicante’s overall attractiveness.
Citations: This overview reflects local reporting on Alicante’s municipal politics, including party positions and potential coalition dynamics as observed in the run-up to the 2024 elections. [Citation: Local elections coverage, Alicante, 2024].