The leader of PSPV, Ximo Puig, cooled the renewal discussion within the party on Thursday. It is a topic that is increasingly debated across the different currents after the Valencian government loss and the former president’s exit from his ministerial role. When asked about his continuity as the Valencian socialists’ general secretary, Puig said the matter was not imminent: “It isn’t on our radar at the moment.” He did not completely rule out the possibility, but suggested the race was not a current focus.
After several days away from the spotlight, Puig appeared at the PSPV headquarters yesterday. He responded to a deal proposal raised by the President of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón, the day before. The swift framing of the outlook stirred strong anticipation in socialist circles, underscoring the organic momentum sweeping through the party. Some observers even speculated that the former president might resign due to his record in the Cortes or perhaps step down as general secretary. Puig, however, insisted that such moves were not on the table.
In addressing the concerns raised during Cortes debates, which the right has seized on to neutralize attacks from the socialist group, Puig noted that he had formalized the parliamentary system from the outset. The opposition leadership will be chaired by Rebeca Torró, who will assume duties of moderation, liaison, and political leadership of the alternative, the group announced.
With Torró and the other deputy speakers and deputies in the Cortes aligning their ranks, Puig signaled that ongoing absences would persist. He also confirmed that he would not participate in the plenary session next Wednesday, which coincides with the opening ceremony of the Cortes Generales in Madrid. “I can’t attend, but this is not a decisive issue. These months involve readjustments, driven by the belief that solid work is being done in the Cortes, and we need to see how presences and absences are structured,” he commented, adding that it is not easy to move from one government to another in opposition.
PSPV demands Mazón condemn attacks on its headquarters to reach agreement
Puig had a double engagement at the PSPV headquarters yesterday afternoon, where the National Executive Commission (CEN) was slated to meet. Protests in front of the PSOE headquarters over Pedro Sánchez’s investment deals forced the gathering to be held electronically for security reasons.
The planned conclave aimed to set the date for the party’s National Committee, the highest body between congresses, which remains pending almost six months after regional elections. It is scheduled for December 16. The delay has heightened unease among some who view it as a sign of insufficient self-criticism and a reluctance to acknowledge defeats.
Despite this mood among certain socialist currents, Puig announced in a morning speech that the call for the forum, which has not met since the approval of the 28M lists, would focus on “assessing the party’s situation” and on guiding both the opposition strategies in the Valencian Community and the pressures on the Valencian agenda ahead of the new central government.
The Secretary General sought to temper expectations for the event. He remarked that the outcomes would be considered when decisions about the party’s future are made. Nonetheless, the December committee will offer a clearer gauge of support for the former president, given that the body is closely tied to Puig’s influence and vision within the organization.
Other leaders, along with the general secretary, are expected to speak at the meeting, making it a significant moment for potential alliances and the consolidation of internal group dynamics.
This narrative points to the ongoing tension between continuity and renewal within the PSPV, as party architecture adjusts to recent electoral results and the evolving national political landscape. The December gathering stands as a litmus test for the various factions and their capacity to coordinate around a shared strategic direction, while the broader public continues to watch how the party positions itself in relation to the central government and the regional administration. [Source: PSPV internal communications]