The PSPV leadership battle has heated up, with a decisive move by Alejandro Soler. Soler, serving as the general secretary of the Alicante province, announced his bid during a media briefing held at the socialist headquarters in Elche this Friday. Sources within the party indicate that Soler has chosen to launch his candidacy for the position of general secretary of PSPV, a decision Ferraz reportedly already anticipated.
The congressman, who spent the morning at the national assembly, formalized his candidacy presentation on Thursday. Throughout the day, he met with prominent socialists across the Valencian Community, confirming the trajectory that was revealed this Friday. The former mayor of Elche declined to offer a definitive statement, while those around him refrained from comment, a common refrain in the early phases of political reporting. As the afternoon wore on, the party’s communications team announced the upcoming rally and media contact for Friday.
In parallel, Diana Morant’s possible ministerial ambitions have been assessed alongside Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and regional leader Ximo Puig. The plan now appears unlikely to advance before the national committee, which is expected to initiate the congress process on Saturday.
At the Madrid edition of Fitur on Wednesday, the MP acknowledged intensified discussions among the candidates in recent days. Nevertheless, party insiders told this publication on Thursday that the gaps between Soler and Morant’s claims remain substantial. They added that there have been inappropriate approaches at times, while noting that each organization operates under its own governance framework. The two leaders had a chance to speak directly during a traditional dinner hosted by the socialist delegation in Madrid on Wednesday evening. With more clarity in the air, there are fewer excuses for missteps in communicating information.
Should negotiations fail after the primaries, the party appears poised to hold a three-way contest.
Last Monday, Soler signaled that a decision on whether to elect the general secretary would be conveyed before the national committee convenes on Saturday, setting a tight timetable for the proceedings.
Meanwhile, Diana Morant is scheduled for a Valencia stop this Friday, where she will participate in the closing activities of the Artificial Intelligence chair event at the Faculty of Law. Whether she adopts a similar path and formally confirms her candidacy remains to be seen. The shifting dynamics suggest an emphasis on a single candidacy strategy, though internal positioning continues to evolve. The national committee’s forthcoming actions will largely determine how the process unfolds. If the committee proceeds as anticipated, the party could move toward primaries featuring multiple contenders, with the ultimate aim of selecting Ximo Puig’s successor, even if other candidates are in the mix.
The third major player in this unfolding scenario, Carlos Fernández Bielsa, who leads the Valencian regional government, has signaled intent to renew his team during a gathering in A Coruña. He later stated that his decision would wait until the committee’s approval is secured, signaling a cautious approach to the process.