Every chance is a moment to push Valencian priorities into the national conversation, and yesterday the Cortes president, Enric Morera, seized the opportunity during Senate chairman Ander Gil’s visit to the Valencian Parliament. The second authority of the Valencian Community handed Gil a list of items still awaiting action in Madrid, including constitutional reform and the underfunding concerns tied to recognizing the Valencian Civil Code.
Gil’s stop in Valencia was part of a broader tour of regional visits that began last November, aimed at spotlighting the Senate’s representative role and its commitment to fostering interregional dialogue across Spain.
Morera welcomed the institutional visit and the Senate’s approach to engaging autonomous communities, using the moment to emphasize Valencia’s pending Madrid decisions. Among the issues he flagged were constitutional reform, funding gaps for recognizing the Valencian Civil Code, and other matters requiring central backing, according to parliamentary sources.
Morera described the meeting as highly productive, stressing the need to update and reform the Constitution. He argued this would help reduce the friction surrounding the reform process and enable a broad consensus that reflects social and community realities. He cautioned against short-term political tactics that neglect long-term constitutional clarity.
In his view, it is essential to strengthen the role of autonomous communities, involve the European Union in the Magna Carta, and foster broader participation in shaping a more cohesive union. Morera also emphasized that a modern constitutional framework should reflect the plural reality of Spain’s regions as an asset to be protected and promoted.
The Cortes president’s outlook centers on a practical, inclusive approach to national governance, one that recognizes regional diversity while pursuing reforms with wide support. He advocates for stable, transparent processes that can deliver measurable benefits to citizens, rather than responding to fleeting political pressures. The focus is on governance that endures and adapts to evolving social needs.
Overall, the dialogue underscores a shared goal: better coordination between Madrid and the autonomous communities, with a clear path toward modernizing Spain’s constitutional arrangements and ensuring that the regional voice remains integral to the nation’s political trajectory. The exchange also highlights the importance of maintaining open channels for ongoing discussion about funding, recognition of regional civil codes, and the balance of powers across all levels of government.