Reclaiming the spirit shaped by agreement, respect, and diversity stands as a central theme against ongoing attacks on free culture, open attitudes toward Valencians, breaches of unity amid gender-based violence, and the denial of the climate crisis. This call for dignity and coexistence in Valencian society frames the PSPV’s official educational agenda presented during the regional celebration in the Cortes on October 9.
The party’s general secretary is surrounded by numerous deputies from the regional parliament, along with representatives from Congress and the Senate. Ximo Puig delivered the educational manifesto for Valencian Community Day, emphasizing that it is now more essential than ever for Valencian institutions to defend, preserve, and promote their language and culture as the heritage of all Valencians.
The text clearly expresses criticism of the current Consell led by PP and Vox. Socialists voice concerns about perceived attacks on free culture, perceived humiliation of Valencians, and the fracture of unity in the face of gender-based violence. They advocate reviving a spirit built on agreement, respect, and diversity, calling for respect in several domains: culture, Valencia, the charter, diversity, women, and the planet, as well as respect for the constitution and for the true Spain of Spain (PSPV educational materials, 2024).
Puig reflects on the dream dating back to 1238, when Jaume I founded the Kingdom of Valencia. He notes that eight centuries later, after centuries of conventions and the medieval Cortes, a historical constant remains: Valencia embodies the will of its people to live together. The text adds that this desire to live together has defined Valencian society through modern times, outlining a framework of rights and freedoms that supports communal living.
Beyond these statements, Puig criticized the Consell’s language policy as disappointing and characterized the current branding as aligned with far-right tendencies. He argued that there has been a lack of institutional respect for the language, exemplified by the use of Valencian by only a few leaders in the Cortes, warning that this marginalizes Valencia and presses the community into a corner.
An opportunity
Puig urged for a fairer and more harmonious Spain in which the cultures and languages of the state gain institutional normality, public prestige, and mutual respect. In the corporate manifesto, the PSPV reiterates commitment to the rights of a people that no war or dictatorship can erase and remains supportive of land reform in Spain pursued without fear and within a spirit of federation.
In this light, Valencian socialists advocate for autonomous agreements grounded in regional harmony, reached without selfish aims and guided by generosity and collaboration. They argue that such cooperation will yield fairer regional financing, secure water for future generations, and accelerate the Mediterranean corridor. These aims are presented as a path to strengthening social and territorial cohesion and opening new prospects for prosperity across the region (PSPV positions and public statements, 2024).