Political currents in the Valencian scene have started revealing their cards as elections approach. Some parties are eager to take the lead, while others in the socialist ranks stay tightly focused on administration under the guidance of their general secretary, Ximo Puig. The situation directly touches what We Can Do and housing issues in the region.
Following the new executive order approved at Consell last Friday, the caucus yesterday filed a plenary question to the Consell chair. With rents rising and pressure on vulture funds, the purple coalition asks the president to explain Valencia Community’s role in addressing these housing challenges.
With Ximo Puig on the agenda for Thursday, February 23, expect a clear moment to show the differences among botanic allies after recent tensions within the Valencian government, notably with Unides Podem. Debates will touch on key proposals such as the Major Holder’s Registry and the Eviction Prevention Chart, as well as issues related to use rights and assignments, involving second vice president Héctor Illueca.
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The article notes a pivotal moment in the political dynamic, as the Popular Party has already shown its hand. Unides Podem holds a technical edge over PSPV, which tends to respect time while shaping its electoral program, and against a Settlement that began yesterday with its own regional financing plan. The decree is read by the Socialists as a tool to address many housing market problems in the Valencia Community. From PSPV-PSOE, the stance is clear: the aim is to ensure that everyone can access decent housing under conditions of equality and non-discrimination.
When asked for a broader assessment, the leadership concedes its roots in progressive ranks and presents housing as a vital strategic issue. It is also being framed as a banner for the upcoming elections, reflecting the long-standing mobilization of collectives and groups united in the coalition.
In practical terms, Carlos Mazon is promising a stock of 100,000 public homes and a progressive property tax. Unides Podem is setting up aid programs, intervention tools, and mediation mechanisms. It is worth recalling that this is among the initial actions highlighted by Minister Illueca, with the Ministry of Housing awaiting the DOGV publication to begin measures such as inspections. In parallel, the law introduces other initiatives addressing the housing emergency and funding against aggressive rental practices.
The discussion also touched on a national concern. Ciudadanos raised questions about the alarming data on energy poverty in Valencia, asking what mechanisms the Ministry would implement to assist households unable to keep their homes adequately warm, based on figures showing 15.5% of Valencians facing that struggle.
Alicante evictions serve as a backdrop. The controversy coincides with four eviction cases involving vulture funds reported in Alicante this week, according to the Barri de Carolines Association. Three cases have since been postponed. The stark reality, especially for seniors, prompted about twenty associations to unite and demand action from the Social Action Department. These events highlight the broader need for effective housing policies and timely support for vulnerable people, even as the political debate continues to unfold across the region. Attribution: Regional housing policy briefing