The closest nucleus to the former minister Mireia Mollà is gathering momentum as this political figure and her family circle continue to shape discussions about commitments and alliances. Although Mollà and her father, Pasqual Mollà, have a long history in local politics, they are not positioning themselves as definitive anchors for any single project. In the Alicante province and the wider Valencian Community, two trends make the landscape more intricate. First, Sumar is expanding its reach and working to weave organic networks across several provinces, with Alicante marked as a priority. Second, tensions are rising between the two major groups that underpin the Valencian Coalition, including Compromís and Sumar, as well as within the Initiative itself. These shifts set the stage for a broader realignment, with Mollà’s trajectory becoming a focal point of ongoing jockeying among stakeholders.
The fight in the initiative intensifies and critical casualties continue to increase
One of the most recent crises unfolded in Elche, Mollà’s home base as a former councillor. Compromís appointed a manager to mediate the leadership dispute among the initiative’s key figures, Esther Díez, who has ties to Mollà and to Més, and Marian Campello, the regional secretary who has long influenced the group. Within this delicate moment, the former councillor has hinted at joining Sumar, according to sources inside the party. Publicly, Mollà has repeatedly shown strong support for Yolanda Díaz, though the party leadership emphasizes that Mollà speaks only for himself and not as a representative of the coalition. The internal friction underscores broader questions about who truly controls the initiative’s direction and how loyal its members remain to shared goals rather than personal ambitions.
A detailed report on the situation highlighted the shifting power dynamics and the fragile balance between established members and newer entrants. The crisis in Elche is part of a wider pattern in which leadership mediation seeks to prevent a total fracturing of the coalition. The conversations among party insiders point to a pattern of strategic moves rather than spontaneous eruptions of disagreement: Mollà’s path is seen by some as an effort to attract notoriety, while others argue that her approach is driven by a genuine desire to influence policy and visibility at a critical moment.
Compromís established a commission in Elche to mediate between Esther Díez and Marian Campello
In the current environment, the dual strains of internal dispute within Compromís and the broader Sumar-led effort to build an autonomous provincial network have produced a complicated narrative. Observers suggest Mollà’s recent outreach and collaborations reflect a broader strategy to gain attention rather than a simple alignment with the deputy head of the government’s program. Her public appearances have attracted attention, especially after a period with limited activity following the leadership changes at the end of October last year, when the Ministry of Agriculture saw a new appointment, Isaura Navarro. Internal sources indicate that there may have been an informal agreement between Compromís and Sumar to avoid expanding Yolanda Díaz’s project through new members within the Valencian coalition. The sense among insiders is that Mollà herself decided to close the door on the Initiative in favor of opportunities presented by Sumar.
Within this framework, the dissolution of certain ties has become a point of contention. Proponents of Sumar welcome the shift, while those committed to the Initiative see it as a potential setback for a united regional front. The situation illustrates how personal affiliations and strategic calculus can influence the trajectory of regional coalitions, especially in a political environment that prizes reorganization and fresh alliances.
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Across the turbulent landscape of the Initiative, there has been a reckoning with recent losses among members who departed following disagreements with leadership. The evolution of the Valencia councilor’s office signaled a broader exodus, with Aitana Mas and Alberto Ibáñez among those who left the scene. They were soon joined by others—Lluïsa Notario, Dani Mestre, José del Lamo, Helena Ferrando, and Mercé Martínez—creating a cascade of changes that tested the group’s resilience. In response, Alberto Ibáñez, co-spokesperson for the Initiative, emphasized that restoring trust among partners is essential for the coalition’s survival and future effectiveness. The comments reflect an urgent call for reestablishing credibility and collaborative norms, particularly at a time when divergent directions threaten cohesion.
Appointment in Alicante
Meanwhile, Sumar continues to advance its own strategy in the province. A meeting was convened for the 16th at the Alicante headquarters of the CC.OO, aimed at assessing the current status of the project and outlining forthcoming steps. The gathering brought together congress deputies and local organizers to map how the new alliances will unfold in the province. The next phase is expected to focus on consolidating footprints and defining concrete actions that align with Yolanda Díaz’s broader program while respecting regional priorities in Alicante. The discussions signal a concerted effort to translate national ambitions into practical, province-specific initiatives that can gain traction with voters and local stakeholders alike.