One of Sun Tzu’s guiding maxims remains relevant in contemporary politics: leveraging opponents to counter opponents can create strength across the board. In the current regional context, that principle was interpreted as a strategic move that allowed a party aligned with the Compromís platform to secure a seat at the Cortes Table after negotiations that followed an agreement. The broader implication is that political actors used the concept of amplification through collaboration to extend influence, even when the motives and outcomes were widely debated among observers and supporters alike.
The maneuver was the culmination of a process that had been taking shape for some time. It involved hesitant factions within the socialist camp who balanced ambition with the risk of appearing to hold too many positions at once. When the agreement between the PP and Vox was publicly announced, the general secretary of the Popular Party, Juan Francisco Pérez Llorca, signaled a push for broader inclusion. He suggested that all groups, including Compromís, should be represented at the table, and he emphasized that there should be no pretext for excluding anyone. Shortly after, Carlos Mazón echoed the sentiment, describing the development as a concerted effort toward greater pluralism, even as critics argued that the actual effect favored certain political dynamics over others.
In practice, the rhetoric surrounding pluralism has intensified existing divisions on the left. The PSPV finds itself more isolated, with a smaller, less cohesive voice, while Compromís appears to gain leverage through the support of the PP. Critics within Compromís argued that the presidency was handed over in ways that raised questions about timing and optics, a contention voiced by figures associated with the federation. The ombudsman, speaking on behalf of various factions, criticized the arrangement as inconsistent with earlier positions, labeling some moves as antithetical to certain party priorities. This has left opponents with limited ammunition to challenge the PP–Vox alignment, while supporters point to strategic inclusivity as a path toward broader governance. The mood among supporters is mixed: some celebrate a display of political pragmatism, others lament perceived compromises that could weaken party identity. Meanwhile, the Valencian leadership stands to gain a second secretariat, a development that reflects a reshaping of influence within the Cortes and signals how the presidency may be exercised going forward, albeit amid ongoing skepticism from the left.