The remarks from Carlos Mazon, head of PPCV, delivered yesterday at the final closing of discussions around renewing the Valencian Community’s advisory bodies, suggested a growing distance between the governing parties and the public process. Mazon indicated that progress in this area has stalled and immediately signaled a legal complaint against the main party in the regional government. He expressed disappointment with the Socialist Party, arguing that its attitude now resembles a faction that sought to disrupt legitimate processes at the last moment.
The Popular Party leader pushed back against proposals that portrayed the renewal effort as simply a game of placing members with allegiance on the inside, accusing Ximo Puig of fostering a culture of grand deals that, in his view, fails to send a constructive signal or move the policy agenda in a meaningful direction.
Reaction from the Socialist side and voters was swift. The deputy spokesperson in the Cortes voiced firm criticism, labeling the PP as a political force that has walked away from a renewal that some see as essential for accountability. The MP questioned why the party would seek to condemn an individual within the PP on gender-violence charges, suggesting it could be tied to potential future political bargains. Other voices, like Carlos Flores, argued that the focus should be on strengthening institutions that deliver real benefits for everyone.
Mazon’s view: renewal agreement seems increasingly distant
On the other side, Cs representative Fairy Mamens warned that the exchanges were moving into a charged political arena. Peris criticized the Popular Party for refusing to participate in a democratic process that relied on professionals whose terms had expired more than six months earlier, and he accused the party of attempting to open the door to far-right elements while others opposed that direction. The sense of urgency around the renewal remains, but momentum appears fragile for now.
renewal remains on the agenda. The topics under consideration include the Comptes Syndicate, the Transparency Council, the Advisory Law Council, and the Valencia Communication Mitjans Company. For the majority, passing three-fifths of the Cortes votes is required, which means at least eight of the thirteen votes from Ciudadanos and the bloc allied with Botànic must align with all of the MPs supporting the group.
The effort to reach broad consensus continues publicly, even as shifts occur in committee representation. A change of proxy within Compromís for the Valencian radio and television commission has been noted, along with the approval of two new advisers for the Consell Jurídic Consultiu scheduled last Friday. Those moves signal ongoing negotiations that will proceed toward a vote limit, while some parties see only a partial renewal as financially feasible for the moment, excluding the party or unaffiliated members if needed.
The statements from PP president Carlos Mazon reflect a broader pattern seen in other regional capitals. The idea that the center-right seeks to wait for election results and negotiate from a stronger position was an early instinct, but the political landscape shifted again last week, leaving the path to renewal unsettled.
There was a scheduled meeting of the Valencian Parliament’s Executive Board on the docket for Tuesday. Since the previous week, the Valencian Courts Board has convened at 10:00. The original plan was to leverage the constructive negotiations that had opened around the radio and television commission. Two votes from Ciudadanos and Botànic factions, including PSPV, Compromís, and Unides Podem, authorized Alfred Costa to be appointed as general manager for a further three years, approved Miquel Francés’s proposal to lead the Corporation, and opened the floor for entry. The views of Lola Bañón and Javier Marzal within the Governing Council are pending approval by the Cortes plenary, shaping the trajectory of the ongoing talks.
Ultimately, the renewal discussion remains a live issue with operative implications for governance, budget, and public service administration in the Valencian Community. Stakeholders across parties acknowledge the need for a transparent process that can withstand scrutiny and deliver practical results for citizens who rely on effective institutions to manage education, health, infrastructure, and cultural affairs. The coming days are expected to reveal whether a durable agreement can emerge or if the process will drift into further stalemate, with the potential for partial renewals that reflect the political reality on the ground rather than idealized timelines.