Alliances Evolve in Alicante’s Most Populous Towns
The negotiations across the left-leaning bloc are ongoing, just as they were a week after the Valencia Cortes dissolved and the city councils were summoned to form new administrations. In most towns, local formations received leeway to explore pacts and agreements, but the capital stood apart from that pattern.
Among the 15 most populated municipalities in the province, the names are fairly settled, yet there are key sites where deals could be sealed. Torrevieja, Dénia, and especially Campello stand out as promising locations for potential accords. The talks are tangled, with several parties quickly fielding mayors while internal city council frictions prevent a final compromise list. A newly emerged party, Per El Campello, adds another route for the progressive bloc, contrasting with the assured leadership of the incumbent Popular mayor, Juanjo Berenguer.
Confluence We Can, United Left, and loyalty groups have shown limited traction so far, with activity centered in Santa Pola. This mirrors the pattern seen after the 2019 local elections, suggesting the same negotiation dynamics may repeat themselves through the current term. Party leaderships have indicated that talks will remain open until the term ends, covering the window from early April to mid-April.
Even so, decisions are already taking shape, and the temporary allegiances are being tested this weekend. The bay area and the purple faction planning to align with La Vila City Council will also feature prominently on the forthcoming lists.
As in prior municipal contests, Podemos and Esquerra Unida are often named as key partners, yet EUPV recognizes that Irene Montero’s party remains active and could lead the majority in several major cities where the alliance repeats. Other groups are exploring local initiatives as well. Potential partners include Orihuela, Elche, and Torrevieja, with Republican Alternative possibly stepping in if a third ally emerges. This would heighten responsibility in the coalition-building process. Notably, the Podemos-EUPV alliance boosted these two blocs into a strong fourth political force within the province, tallying over 71,000 votes and approaching 10% of the regional total (Source: Local electoral observers) .
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Manu Cerdan, Provincial Coordinator, notes that the objective is to reach the number of agreements achieved in 2019, which saw 41 municipalities under various pacts. The current count stands at 11 mayors aligned in coalition or agreement. On the Podemos side, Carlos Fontsargues says his party intends to secure as many settlements as possible, potentially reaching 33 mayors if feasible; alternatively, they may decide to operate independently in some towns. Some municipalities have already indicated decisions, with San Vicente del Raspeig named as a leading example. The overarching aim is to form a slate that represents 85% of the Valencia Community’s population. The evolution of the 15M movement is facing stress as it navigates its relationship with Izquierda Unida and other progressive groups ahead of Sumar’s big day on the horizon (April 2). Yolanda Díaz has shifted the left’s agenda and momentum in this period (Source: regional political briefings) .
Abbreviated groupings and local coalitions continue to shape the field. Beyond the three main formations, several local parties and colloquial abbreviations remain active. Grupos such as El Poder i have Guanyar and other coalitions have seen varied fates. In the northern and southern stretches of the province, Greens have a presence in multiple towns, with Villena standing out as a case where a past mayor attempted a Compromís agreement that ultimately did not materialize. In the coastal town of Guardamar and Vega Baja, the Greens sought alignment with Valencian forces to preserve influence in the region’s Spanish-speaking political landscape. The broader landscape remains fluid, with each municipality weighing local priorities against provincial and regional ambitions (Source: municipal election coverage) .
Overall, the province mirrors a tense yet dynamic negotiation climate where traditional blocs push to secure stable majorities while newer parties test their viability in key urban centers. The outcome will shape governance in Alicante’s busiest towns for the next term, with coalitions binding councils and guiding policy agendas across the region (Source: examination of current local political developments) .