This weekend marks a new phase in Generalitat Valenciana as President Ximo Puig unveils a reshaped government lineup, continuing the reshuffle started earlier in the week. The initial surprise came when Vicent Marzà, the Education Minister, announced his resignation, signaling a push to strengthen Compromís ahead of the upcoming elections. In a coordinated move, Marzà’s Education, Culture and Sport portfolio is handed to new leadership, signaling a shift in priorities and a refreshed focus on the region’s cultural and educational agenda.
Meanwhile, the health portfolio sees a change as Ana Barceló steps aside and the PSPV appoints a new trustee, Josefina Bueno, who takes the helm. The Innovation portfolio also sees transitions, with David Spain moving to the Treasury and Rebecca Torro stepping into Regional Policy, following her previous role as regional secretary for Sustainable Economics.
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12:14 Miguel Mínguez will assume the role of Minister of Health. He will replace Barceló, who has contributed to academic medicine as a researcher at Incliva and as a professor at the University of Valencia. Puig notes that the new minister’s mission includes implementing the region’s most ambitious health reform to date, with a focus on modernizing Primary Care and mental health services.
12:13 Raquel Tamarit is confirmed as the new Minister of Education, Culture and Sports. The administration frames this appointment as a turning point that moves Valencia toward expanding its vocational education and training system, or FP, to meet local labor market needs and empower youth with practical pathways to work.
12:12 Puig announces Arcadi Spain will oversee the Finance Ministry. He highlights the central role of European funds in the region’s economic strategy and notes that the finance portfolio has a track record of timely budgets and resolving regional financing debates across multiple legislatures.
12:11 Puig emphasizes that the new council lineup is designed to restart Valencia’s momentum after the pandemic, leveraging European funds and a renewed political energy. He frames these changes as necessary to navigate a difficult moment and to accelerate governance actions that align with progress and greater public empowerment.
12:05 In a departure from the usual ceremonial venue, Puig appears in the Saló deCorts within the Palau de la Generalitat. The Saló de Corts is a historic site for major state events and provincial announcements. Today, it serves as the stage for the ministerial introductions intended to add institutional gravity to the reshuffle.