A roundtable discussion about the current housing situation marked the final event this Wednesday for the civic platform supporting local needs. Ximo Puig appeared before 28M. Provia general secretary Jesualdo Ros attended the meeting moderated by professor emeritus Antonio Escudero; Cecilio Nieto, president of the Valencia Community Consumers’ Union; and lawyer and professor of UA José Díaz. Author and historical scholar Gerardo Muñoz is a vocal supporter of the civic group.
Puig figure
The platform describes Puig’s role over the past eight years as a blend of leadership at the regional level and a strategic push to broaden support among voters for the autonomous socialist candidate. When supporters like Muñoz are asked about the expected vote for PSPV-PSOE, they consistently emphasize, “We want a vote for Ximo,” with the caveat “finally.” The constituency is expected to back the Socialist Party, yet the platform’s members hope for votes for Ximo Puig himself rather than the party label, acknowledging that some colleagues on the platform may back other options in both local and general elections.
A group of independents from Alicante promote a support platform for Puig
Ximo Puig’s apparent objective for the May 28 elections is straightforward: secure a broad social majority that could, in theory, enable the PSPV-PSOE to govern the Valencian Community with relative autonomy. To reach this goal and extend his presidency of the Generalitat, Puig recognizes the value of appealing to moderate and centrist voters in the region to expand the socialist influence. This strategic aim was echoed in Puig’s remarks during a demonstration on April 12 in Alicante, where he publicly connected with the civic platform that has backed him on his path toward a possible third term.
Valencian Community
Gerardo Muñoz also spoke at the gathering. In addition to asserting that Puig is well positioned to steer the community’s future for the coming four years, Muñoz directed a pointed protest at the national level, highlighting what he views as insufficient investment. This episode has been framed by supporters as a signal of Puig serving as a beacon for regional needs, placing the Valencian Community among the higher contributors to the economy, while acknowledging its GDP rank and the ongoing work required to sustain growth. Muñoz urged Puig, through a bold challenge initiated by the Valencian socialist secretary, to push back against central government policy where it fails to address regional priorities.
The PSPV leadership emphasized improvements achieved over the past eight years in social and economic indicators, noting that the Valencian Community stands in a stronger position than in 2015 while conceding that much work remains. Puig delivered a measured address, avoiding dramatic declarations on contentious topics like water resources, which he suggested would not yield immediate solutions. He even offered a candid remark about potential political opponents in national polls, such as a prominent figure in Turkey, and he cautioned against tax cuts that could strain public resources, without providing a detailed justification.
In summary, the discourse framed Puig as a stabilizing figure capable of guiding regional policy through the next phase of governance, while the broader coalition lingered on the balance between electoral strategy and tangible policy outcomes. The dialogue reflected a careful attempt to unite a broad spectrum of voters around a shared vision for sustainable development, housing stability, and balanced public investment across the Valencian Community.