Alicante’s young residents believe the moment is theirs to define. Representatives from several parties take part in a debate organized by the Presidency. The Alicante Youth Council looks ahead to the next gathering, addressing the challenges they face and how institutions might help solve them. Given the limited political experience among many candidates, occasional proposals from different formations are weighed as they move past face-to-face clashes and ideological disagreements from other forums.
4-day working week and zero quota for self-employed youth, proposals to boost employment after regional elections
Participants aged 18 to 28, focused on where they live, how they move, equality, and youth employment, shared views on economic flexibility. The right supports incentives for businesses, while the left emphasizes social aid for the most vulnerable groups.
PEOPLE’S PARTY
The party’s intervention, presented at Alicante Town Hall in recent years, highlighted the candidate Cristina Cutanda. She aimed to counter criticism from other formations by engaging in national political debates, touching on topics from housing to housing policies, and the broader national government framework.
She offered only broad strokes for the next term, with a focus on housing and the idea of extended study spaces open around the clock for the city’s youth.
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PSOE
The PSOE candidate spoke about shifting responsibilities within socialist ministries and relocating certain governmental functions to the provincial capital, contrasting this approach with the bipartisan management model in Alicante.
The candidate proposed measures to empower young people, including a housing board and job opportunities via a youth employment observatory. Miguel Angel Galindo accused the PP and Cs of hindering the autonomous government’s policies and argued for real change to broaden opportunities for Alicante’s youth.
The discussion focused on ways to boost emancipation and support youth through added housing options and targeted programs, while calling for a more proactive stance from regional leadership.
The challenge of stabilizing basket prices and party proposals to curb inflation
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CITIZENS
The Ciudadanos candidate pushed for concrete measures across major blocs, including the construction of around 40 public housing units and tax incentives to help businesses hire. They also promoted rental access for new entrepreneurs starting a business for the first time and emphasized facilitating this transition.
Javier García took a tougher stance against the PP’s candidate, defending a liberal-leaning council agenda and arguing that the next 28M is essential to move forward with reforms.
UNITS WE CAN ACHIEVE
Unides Podem presented one of the two youngest faces on stage, at 18 years old, delivering a concise, action-oriented speech aligned with the party’s municipal priorities. They underscored the need for a municipal work and social inclusion plan that counters sexist violence and reframes housing as a social benefit rather than mere speculation.
During questions from opponents, the youngest speaker sometimes acknowledged inexperience and relied heavily on prepared notes, occasionally losing track of the argument.
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Parties seek support from younger voters in regional elections
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COMMITMENTS
The Compromís candidate, Héctor Espinosa, emerged as another key participant. His proposals emphasized social welfare and the administration’s focus on mental health and well-being, along with calls to regulate rental prices to protect tenants.
Sara Llobell, who did not attend a rally with Baldoví and eventually stayed out of some discussions, was noted for delivering a strong address, though her presence at various moments was limited during the debate.