One of the biggest goals for Mazón is independence in leadership
In Alicante, the regional leader of the Valencian Community People’s Party, Carlos Mazón, appeared on Thursday morning with the province’s mayor, Luis Barcala, and the national deputy Macarena Montesinos to inaugurate a new facility on the Esplanade. The eight-meter statue of a Xian warrior stood as a backdrop to Mazón’s first public appearance in Alicante after Sunday’s electoral victory. He made clear his intent to govern without relying on the thirteen Vox MPs, and he spoke of a stable council focused on peace, security, and efficiency. His remarks also targeted the Botànic alliance and the tensions it sparked with PSPV-PSOE partners Compromís and Unides Podem. In addition, Mazón highlighted health as the PPCV’s top priority and urged the Generalitat to approve a holiday plan for industry professionals.
“One of our biggest debts is to feel like a Community politically and sociologically”
The Alicante-born leader underscored his goal of governing independently, arguing that the council he would lead must deliver security and efficiency that allegedly did not come through during Botànic’s eight-year tenure under Ximo Puig. He projected that the PPCV would reach a total of about 40 regional deputies, with Vox contributing around thirteen seats. Mazón reiterated that the party’s candidates share a common aim: to rule alone, a stance he had voiced throughout the campaign. He asserted that the government should prioritize health services, reduce tax burdens on residents, and defend the Valencian Community. His speech revisited core themes from his campaign, including healthcare reform, tax policy, and reinforcing regional autonomy within the broader Spanish framework, while contrasting his approach with what he described as the left’s priorities.
General elections and the alliance question
The call for a general election set for 23 July came as Mazón made his first Alicante appearance after the 28M vote. The Alicante native accused Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the PSOE of neglecting the Valencian Community and Alicante itself, pointing to regional funding, investments, and the impact of the State General Budgets on the region. Campaign discussions also touched on the Tajo-Segura transfer, a recurring theme in the PPCV platform that echoes the party’s broader priorities.
PPCV insists Puig must attend negotiations for a stable Parliament
Looking ahead to potential agreements with Vox, Mazón stressed that vote tallies were still being finalized and that negotiations would continue in the Cortes with the aim of ensuring parliamentary stability. He urged all parties to show respect for the process and cautioned that Puig’s absence from meetings with PPCV could be seen as a lack of corporate respect and a troubling sign for institutional cooperation. The emphasis remained on building a functional legislature that could move toward a determined government agenda.
Policy directions and health commitments
Speaking on the Commissioned Council’s allegations, Mazón criticized delays in approving the Valencian Generalitat’s vacation plan for medical staff. He reminded listeners that a functional regional government must fulfill its obligations through May, June, and July, urging the incumbent autonomous government to act. The discussion touched on healthcare capacity as a fundamental issue for residents, with Mazón highlighting the need for a robust hospital and clinic network to meet demand and ensure timely care.
Mazón also challenged the operation of emergency services, noting concerns about SAMU ambulances running without doctors and revisiting the pledge he had made during the last election campaign. He underscored the importance of locating the Emergency Information and Coordination Center in a way that enhances response times. In this context, he asked whether clinics and health centers in lower-traffic areas might be at risk during holiday periods and called for clear planning that protects access to essential services across the region.