The Consell del Botànic faces a chorus of cautious voices as tax reform discussions intensify, with Finance Minister Maria Jesus Montero adding her perspective amid a broad national conversation. Generalitat spokespeople, led by Aitana Mas, stress that leadership did not rush into new measures and that a prudent, gradual approach is necessary given the current fiscal landscape. The central government signals tighter scrutiny of regions pursuing income tax reductions, arguing that more resources are needed to close the income gap. In Valencia, Mas highlights that relief for middle and low earners should not come at the expense of a fair tax system for higher earners who can contribute more. The guiding principle remains straightforward: ease the burden on those with smaller earnings while ensuring that better-off individuals help fund the public services they rely on.
During a weekly briefing after Consell plenaries in Alicante, the Generalitat underlined that progressive groups have not backed sweeping tax cuts without safeguards. The government signals a balancing act that would take effect later and allow for adjustments as details are finalized. The proposal mirrors elements put forward by Puig in the general policy debate in the Valencian Parliament. While Compromís and Unides Podem support tax relief for incomes up to 60,000 euros, they also advocate new taxes on the wealthiest brackets to safeguard essential public funding.
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Mas noted that left-leaning parliamentary groups approved a resolution that aligns with the same direction: higher taxes on top incomes to fund support for lower and middle earners, with the understanding that public coffers must be sufficient to sustain welfare programs. The Consell stresses that the reform is designed to prevent inconsistencies and to align regional goals with national fiscal policies. Any plan seen as reducing regional revenue must be avoided, as Valencia already faces underfunding challenges and a pressing need to sustain welfare commitments. The government has stressed it does not respond to sharp criticism from the Finance Minister, viewing such remarks as misaligned with the needs of the Valencian community.
The Consell spokesperson indicated that the administration will soon unveil a tax reform focused on assisting those who require support most in the Valencian Community. The effort seeks to balance fairness with fiscal responsibility, ensuring that the region can preserve essential services and social protections while embracing targeted relief for working families. Contemporary discussions center on revenue sources, distribution effects, and the political viability of reforms that affect both middle income households and high earners alike. The aim is a coherent approach that meets social equity goals without compromising the region’s fiscal stability.