PSPV responds to Mazón’s control session with a focus on funds and an ideological dispute
In his opening act as president of the Generalitat, the PSPV leader framed the session around the legacy left by the Botànic administration and highlighted what he described as the incomplete deployment of European funds. The amount at the center of the debate, 2.8 billion dollars, was presented as a positive inheritance whose timely use is crucial to support regional priorities. Critics from the Socialist side argued that if the current regional management voices concerns about the availability of these funds, the underlying issue may be less about finances and more about an ideological stance regarding the purpose of those resources. They suggested that the administration should focus on channeling this money to projects that align with the broader goals of climate action and sustainable development. (Attribution: regional parliamentary press briefing)
Arcadi España, serving as deputy spokesperson for the Socialist group in the Cortes, described the situation as surprising. He pointed to a perceived tension between the PP and Vox administrations and the management of a substantial European fund package. España urged allies to act in concert and to govern with a shared vision, arguing that the coalition government appears to have an ideological objection to the funds and to the climate-oriented aims that accompany them. He asserted that the government should invest the resources in initiatives that reflect its stated commitments to environmental protection and social progress, rather than proposing changes that would derail or downplay those priorities. This stance was framed as a call to safeguard the alignment of regional policy with the climate agenda embedded in the funding framework. (Attribution: Cortes session coverage)
Another dimension of the discussion focused on the 2030 Agenda and the Next Generation EU programs, which are designed to support climate resilience and sustainable growth across Europe. Critics argued that members of Vox within the Valencia government have expressed skepticism toward this agenda, including criticisms aimed at the European Commission and its technical staff, whom they sometimes describe as bureaucrats. The discourse suggested a broader pattern where some political actors question the design and execution of the European funds themselves, framing the debate as a clash between local priorities and continental standards for climate and development. The core concern highlighted by opponents is whether the funds are being deployed in a way that truly advances environmental goals and long-term economic health. (Attribution: regional policy analysis desk)
Supporters countered that the money is not merely a grant to be spent arbitrarily but a strategic instrument to accelerate projects that bolster regional resilience and competitiveness. They noted that the council must navigate administrative procedures, ensure transparency, and push for accelerated execution so that no euro is lost or delayed. In presenting this position, Valencian government representatives emphasized their commitment to climate awareness and to prudent fiscal management, arguing that rapid, well-structured implementation would maximize impact and avoid waste. The spokesperson for the Valencian administration underscored that climate change is acknowledged and that the emphasis remains on translating funding into tangible improvements for citizens and communities. The emphasis, they said, is on responsible governance that keeps momentum without compromising the stringent oversight required by EU rules. (Attribution: Valencian government statement)