Alejandro Soler is now a candidate to lead the PSPV. On Monday, the Alicante provincial leader unveiled the documents that will propel the Valencian socialists through their internal process. He frames his project as a movement of unity that encompasses all militants and positions the PSPV as a party that can win back the social majority in the Valencian Community. The message from Soler emphasizes a dynamic, open approach aimed at strengthening the party from within.
The unity he describes appears very strong, with Soler indicating that his candidacy aligns clearly with the other two contenders, Carlos Fernandez Bielsa and Diana Morant. He added that everyone wants the PSPV to emerge stronger. While the preliminary vote is set for February 25, he did not rule out the possibility of a deal beforehand, noting that an agreement is always possible and that avenues for dialogue will be kept open to keep popular support alive for future negotiations.
Soler stressed that he feels affection for both rivals, though he has held more business meetings with Bielsa due to their shared role as provincial presidents. He observed that both agree on the need for parties to have more organic weight, while adding that Morant does not share this view. He also mentioned a personal fondness for Morant, but explained that the ongoing process will determine whether a deal with another candidate is possible.
Negotiations could prove decisive not only in the first round but also in a potential runoff if none of the three achieves the 50 percent threshold. Although talks are ongoing, Soler refrained from discussing specifics, stating that some topics are not publicly disclosed. The conversations are described as ongoing and confidential, with the possibility of a deal forming quietly, allowing Soler to keep doors open without making commitments public.
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The sense from Soler is that the party should move toward greater dynamism and activity. He asserted that decisions should reflect the will of each group and region, and that the PSPV must function as a coordinator for the entire Valencian Community rather than as a single directional force. These remarks appear in the context of contrasting the current autonomous leadership with a broader, more participatory approach that involves multiple voices across the region.
On stepping forward, Soler rejected the notion that his candidacy represents a challenge to anyone, including Ferraz. He is a figure associated with national figures and factions within the PSOE, yet he emphasized that the PSOE has maintained neutrality in the internal process. He pointed out that during the primaries, grassroots militants have remained at the forefront, and that no ministers are being earmarked in this internal race. The emphasis remains on the local and regional bases shaping the outcome. [Attribution: PSPV internal process coverage]