Meeting with socialist spokespeople in the FVMP by Ximo Puig this Monday
Following the discussion about Municipal Cooperation Funds, the PSPV-PSOE secretary general continued to raise the profile of financial protections in the Valencian Community. On Monday he urged safeguarding the Cooperation Fund, along with funds dedicated to population reduction and tourism, and he called for collaborative action without sectarian divides among municipalities. The remarks came at a press conference after a gathering with socialist representatives within the Valencian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FVMP). Puig reminded attendees that the Alicante Provincial Council has not fulfilled its obligations to the municipalities of Alicante and noted a loss of 100 million euros in investment. He urged the council to restore the funds to municipal bodies and to participate in a collective effort signaled by the fund.
Generalitat
Puig explained that in the last eight years the Generalitat has pursued a municipalist approach. He argued that this path of municipal stewardship must be safeguarded to enhance services and regional initiatives through cooperative work. He emphasized the need to preserve the ecosystem of collaboration and maintain unity in regional action.
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In a related strand, Puig criticized the opposition led by the People’s Party and other conservative voices, accusing them of abandoning the fight against population decline and of removing depopulation from the political agenda. He stressed that an anti-depopulation program has been designed to support regional balance and respond to the needs of smaller towns. Puig insisted that the plan is a proposal agreed with municipal councils and underscores the shared responsibility across administrations.
Transfer
On a different note, Puig addressed current issues around interregional transfers. He described the Júcar-Vinalopó transfer agreement as a historic milestone in regional water management, crafted amid broader disagreements and competitive pressures. He noted that signing the agreement would stabilize a critical sector by ensuring predictable pricing and signaling a clear path toward resolving long-standing water challenges. The emphasis was on how coordinated action can deliver reliable services and tangible benefits to communities facing water constraints.