Leading left-leaning groups are quietly weighing the possibility of united action as the national and regional election calendars tighten. The objective is to build momentum for Yolanda Díaz on the national stage while strengthening regional influence. In both arenas, Podemos and EUPV are in talks with Compromís about a broad grand coalition before the next round of voting. So far, no formal agreement has been reached, keeping the door open for alliances that could widen electoral space and broaden representation. One municipality, Santa Pola in Baix Vinalopó, has taken the lead by negotiating a potential joint candidacy for the May 28, 2023 elections. The parties plan to unveil their collaborative programs soon, but a wider social consensus remains far from realized at both national and regional levels. [Source attribution: electoral coalition reporting, local government briefings].
Eight months remain for Compromís, Podemos, and EUPV to sit at the same table, align positions, and test a shared electoral slate. The program continues to be refined and is not expected to be finalized until early next year, assuming relevant updates can be folded in. There is no public discussion yet about specific candidates or who would lead the list at this stage. People close to the negotiations say the central question is whether leadership decisions will wait until after internal processes are completed. Party leaders stay in regular contact and signal potential breakthroughs, while local groups retain autonomy in guiding talks, albeit with approval from the parent structures. Esteve Ruiz, regional secretary of Més, the leading partner within Compromís for Vega Baja and Baix Vinalopó, argues that the moment has arrived to present a new, more compelling project to voters. The aim is to set the stage for future joint political actions under a shared umbrella brand. At present, Compromís has a single representative in Santa Pola, and the possibility of a second step depends on all partners reconciling their positions in the City Council where each operates independently. [Source attribution: regional party communications].
Més serves as a component of Compromís and represents the largest faction hesitant to abandon a joint candidacy with Podem and EUPV in the upcoming regional elections. The prevailing stance remains pragmatic: decide the approach first, then determine the form. The idea of discarding the party brand to craft a new slate that could unite Mors with Alberto Garzón has repeatedly been rejected. The reality is that the three groups must finish their internal candidate processes before any assessment of whether the Santa Pola agreement could be mirrored in the Valencian Parliament can proceed. [Source attribution: political strategy analysis].
VerdsQ Alacant seeks a compromise within Compromís
The Verd sQ Alacant council, an arm of Compromís, is dedicated to forging a consensus list within the Valencian coalition in the regional capital ahead of the 2023 elections. Recent changes to primary rules within Compromís enable municipalities with large populations to agree on joint lists rather than running separate primaries. Meanwhile, Podemos Alicante has sent a formal letter to Compromís urging early talks that could bring the three parties closer together for the forthcoming elections. [Source attribution: local governance updates].