Municipal and Regional Innovation Dialogue
With energy and ambition, there is also prudent acknowledgment that such charges require acceptance. Being part of a government like Botànic presents a significant challenge and is not easy. The final legislative stage is approaching, yet the commitment to monitor colleagues’ work in areas such as the digital divide, innovation, and technology remains. The aim is to leave a trace of the policy implemented thus far.
We strive to ensure that no citizen in innovation is left behind digitally because of gender or social issues
Innovation carries a distinct social dimension, and substantial effort is devoted to preventing anyone from being marginalized in the digital space.
From a parliamentary background, the speaker has spent seven years in Administration. The clear goal is to bring institutions closer to citizens. When people hear about innovation, technical, scientific, and technological aspects come to mind, and support for this sector is essential. Yet there is also a commitment to ensure that no citizen falls behind due to gender, social, or economic issues, especially given current emergencies.
What does that mean in practical terms?
It means acknowledging feminist, climatic, and energy emergencies that erode household purchasing power and contribute to new economic strains. The aim is not to repeat past government models where the vulnerable paid the highest price for crises. Addressing these emergencies requires collaboration with technology, integrating it into daily life rather than isolating it from the public.
The ministry is pursuing a plan to establish the Artificial Intelligence Headquarters in Alicante.
Indeed, collaboration between Innovation and Botànic is underway, with support from Valencia’s mayor. There is a shared clarity, even as other political options, such as the PP, hold varying views. The regional government remains committed to decentralization, bringing opportunities closer to Alicante residents, who sometimes feel Valencia is distant. The AI proposal is a central project in hand.
Minister Josefina Bueno has stated that innovation must continue to shape Alicante. Decentralizing the Generalitat is essential so that the people of Alicante feel ownership of the broader government. The province offers strong arguments for becoming an innovation hub, particularly given its industrial potential. The speaker is from Elche and understands the digitization challenges facing local industries, including footwear.
Ilicitana Marian Campello, new autonomous Innovation secretary
Do renewal options for Botànic next year hinge on harmonizing party positions within PSPV and Accords?
The Generalitat will remain governable only by uniting the forces currently in place. Multicolor coalitions have given way to plural societies. The focus is on sustaining this pluralism. Botànic has performed well, as evidenced by unemployment trends, reductions in government overhead, free textbooks, and dining room scholarships. Overall coexistence within Botànic remains strong, while Compromís is expected to continue driving the progressive momentum.
On fiscal policy, divergences are more noticeable.
Tax issues should not distract from broader concerns. Regional funding remains a critical matter, and there is a pledge not to allow Valencians to be deprived in the name of compromise. Defending equitable rights, including health, education, and basic services, remains a priority, particularly as pandemic-related strains persist. When a regional politician reaches national Congress, the responsibility is to defend finances beyond partisan aims.
The good news is that Baldoví has come to the fore. He is an honest and brave man who defends Valencian interests
How should Baldoví’s decision to participate in Compromís primaries be viewed?
The positive development is Baldoví’s step forward. He is regarded as honest and courageous, willing to take bold actions when necessary. His stance supports Valencian interests and aims to protect the Botànic government. His contributions in Congress have consistently defended regional concerns and are well known nationwide.
In Elche, consensus proved elusive. The Initiatives focused on their own numerical lists
Is there an intention to top Compromís on the Elche list?
From Més, a period of reflection is underway. Given current social realities, a move toward compromise lists has been favored. The Initiative, however, highlighted personal numerical gains within lists. The next step is to recalibrate the project for Elche and decide soon whether to enter primaries. The trend leaned toward competition over consensus.
What is the current relationship with Mireia Molla?
It is the partnership between coalition allies. The speaker comes from the Initiative, while Més is represented by the other side. There is admiration for young women who participate in politics, recognizing that the challenges can be tougher for them and that judgments are often harsher. They are identified as two key figures within Compromís on the national stage. Aitana Mas has shown the ability to advance when the project requires leadership.