Differences among political allies, especially PSPV-PSOE and Compromís, were resolved at the last moment regarding a draft package of measures meant to curb depopulation. The move clears one of the final regulatory steps in the current legislative session for approval in the Valencian Parliament, allowing the process to advance. Socialists backed away from changes aimed at simplifying urban procedures, a point of disagreement with Valencians and Unides Podem, while the opposition labeled the regulations as too weak, a mere statement of intent, and a missed chance to enact meaningful reform. (Citation: Valencian Parliament, 2025)
Contention
Within the Local Administrations Commission, discussions centered on a bill that would place at risk municipalities with populations under 300 or regions with a population density below twelve people per square kilometer in a context prone to depopulation. Compromís deputy and former Minister Vicente Marzà warned that the law would require widespread changes across numerous areas, ahead of full implementation, while Beatriz Gascó of Unides Podem affirmed that this is indeed the framework law that sets the foundations. (Citation: Valencian Parliament, 2025)
Botànic’s final legislative train: Cortes’ plenary session at the end of the month without a control session for Puig
Among yesterday’s committee-approved changes is a shift in the Botànic council toward examining the application of a rural agricultural income to support the maintenance of farming and livestock activities and their environmental contribution. Marzà emphasized that the concept of territorial equality aims to ensure all citizens have access to rights and services, facilitate housing access, and promote rural tourism. (Citation: Valencian Parliament, 2025)
Compromise
PSPV, Compromís, and Unides Podem reached agreement on amendments during the law debate in the commission, with plans to move the measure to the final plenary session of the legislature in the Cortes later this month. An additional provisional clause defines a maximum three-year period for implementing parts of the statute where no timeframe is set. Socialist MP Ana Besalduch noted that the law is essential and that there is time to finalize consensus before the plenary meeting. (Citation: Valencian Parliament, 2025)
On behalf of the Popular Group, Elisa Díaz suggested abstention could be possible if the project evolves with changes still to come, lamenting that it would be diluted into a mere goodwill gesture and noting that issues like hunting are not addressed. Finance Minister Arcadi criticized the transfer of the Generalitat’s dispute to the Cortes, with PP proposals to alter fiscal measures to benefit depopulated-area residents. (Citation: Valencian Parliament, 2025)
Ciudadanos spokesperson Patricia García stressed the desire for the law to pass after introducing forty changes, including the creation of health centers to support the established project and assist evacuated municipalities. Finally, Vox representative José Luis Aguirre labeled the project insulting and announced a vote against it, calling it a missed opportunity to achieve unanimous approval of a strong law. (Citation: Valencian Parliament, 2025)