Compromís is edging closer to the most serious challenge in its history, a crisis sparked by the impeachment and subsequent resignation of Consell’s former vice president, Monica Oltra. The Valencian political landscape is now watching how the coalition navigates a shift that could redefine leadership at the regional level. The candidate for the Generalitat presidency will be joined by national MP Joan Baldoví, and Aitana Mas is positioned to lead the Alicante coalition’s candidacy within the Valencia Tribunals, backed by the coalition leadership. In this tense moment, the current vice-president keeps his options open toward his predecessor, who once served as the second in the Council and was a member of the Inclusive Policies council. The approach is not a retreat but rather an invitation to recalibrate alliances, and Oltra remains a presence in the broader campaign narrative as events unfold. [Attribution: Valencian politics coverage]
spokesman
Crevillente spoke in a language shaped for television, a speech aired on the state broadcaster À Punt this Wednesday. The interview reasserted Oltra’s continuing role as a spokesperson for Compromís while clarifying the plan for Alicante, with Baldoví as a central figure in the list. A day earlier, a press conference following Consell’s plenary meeting highlighted Mas’s defense of the regional government’s actions in Oltra’s resignation, and the revelation that Oltra had been receiving unemployment benefits drew renewed attention. The scene underscores a party striving to present a united front while managing reputational and political risk in a rapidly evolving situation. [Attribution: Alicante political briefings]
In recent days, the leadership’s posture has been clear: openness to a reconstituted lineup, while abiding by the rules that govern party primaries. The public conversation has centered on who will top the slate in Alicante, with Mas emerging as a leading candidate while Fullana and Natxo Bellido vie for prominent positions. The speaker from Crevillent indicated that the decision rests not only with Fullana but with the collective of citizens and militants who will ultimately decide who leads. The primaries, described as open, reflect a process designed to balance experience with new energy as the party negotiates a path forward. [Attribution: regional political analysis]
water and valence
The discourse around water resources remains a critical dimension for Compromís in Alicante and beyond. Mas underscored that the tensions within Consell about linguistic and regional considerations should not be allowed to derail broader goals. She emphasized that neither Valencia nor water is a weak point for the coalition; rather, what matters is unity across competing priorities. Her stance cautions against revisiting old fault lines and urges all political actors to move beyond decades of division. The message is practical: align on urgent issues, unify on essential services, and keep the focus on delivering tangible results for residents. [Attribution: regional policy remarks]