Compromís urged the Valencian Parliament’s parliamentary left to accelerate the legislative agenda by concentrating on two priority items: the approval of the text that regulates the tourism tax and the approval of the Climate Change Act. Valencians intend to push deadlines to meet both regulations before the current term ends, with elections set for April 28. To achieve this, they plan to press PSPV and Unides Podem for a strong January in the Autonomous Assembly so the Botànic coalition can implement the agreed program at the head of the legislature.
The proposal to tax tourist accommodation has already advanced within Botànic, and the legislative process in the Cortes is underway. However, a faction of socialists opposes the measure, notably Francesc Colomer, the regional secretary of Tourism. Generalitat president Ximo Puig has argued that now is not the moment to impose this tax. While the initial agreement on the rate envisions it being municipal and voluntary and to take effect a year after ratification, all signs point to renewed emphasis by the coalition’s leftists in this debate. Hosbec, a hotel management group, has publicly opposed the measure.
Compromís’ parliamentary group met this morning to outline the political challenges of the current session, which marks the start of a mandate shaped by unexpected events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the inflation spike triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Yet, as explained by the Valencian representative, there is a determination to close the legislative phase with the machinery running at full capacity. One of Botànic’s first major tests this fall will be the approval of the 2023 budgets. Robles argued that the accounts should include allocations aimed at climate change policies, a view echoed by Mireia Mollà, minister for competition, who highlighted the need to fund preventive measures, including fire prevention actions and related programs.
The reconciliation’s parliamentary meeting took place this Monday at the coalition’s Valencia headquarters, underscoring the collaborative effort to align parties and leaders with the shared goal of stabilizing governance and accelerating reform. The gathering highlighted a willingness to translate policy commitments into concrete spending and regulatory measures that affect everyday life in the Valencian Community.
Regarding the tax reform announced today by the head of the administration to address runaway inflation, a spokesman for Valencians in Parliament warned that Compromís will argue that higher earners should contribute more to regional coffers, with the intention of tempering the impact of the crisis through targeted public policies. Robles emphasized the need to respond to those most affected by economic hardship, framing the reform as a step toward social equity and fiscal resilience for the region.
When asked about ongoing negotiations within Compromís to revise the regulations governing primaries to draft electoral lists, Robles said the three pillars that constitute the coalition — Més, Iniciativa, and Els Verds — are still in dialogue, working toward consensus on the proposal. The party leadership is scheduled to meet again tomorrow to address this issue and push forward a coherent, united stance ahead of upcoming political decisions.
In this context, the coalition’s leaders are balancing urgent budgetary and regulatory needs with the broader goal of maintaining social consensus while addressing inflation, public investment, and climate action. The discussions reflect a broader strategy to ensure that policy decisions not only respond to immediate economic pressures but also lay the groundwork for sustainable development, regional competitiveness, and resilient public services as the term progresses.