Current dynamics in Valencia politics and the role of Vox
Vox remains a focal point in the streets of Valencian politics, with the PP-led bloc eager to frame the race around Carlos Mazón as head of the Generalitat. Supporters of PSPV and Compromís present a clear message: the People’s Party is the only plausible route to governance, and any agreement with the far right would mark a shift in the political landscape. A tour planned to begin this week has been pushed back, following Mazón’s invitation to the leaders of PSPV, Compromís and Vox to meet and discuss future arrangements.
PPCV candidate Carlos Mazón has kept his longer term plans discreet, presenting a vision of a stable administration built on concessions on select issues but without naming potential coalition partners. In this campaign frame, the left argues it must resist any scenario that could keep Vox in a decisive position, urging voters to focus on a clean path to office without dependence on the far right.
Yet PSPV and Compromís have closed the door on such a partnership in public. As the anticipated round of talks began, Ximo Puig, the PSPV candidate and deputy head of the Generalitat, stated that he had not heard from the PP since the elections and reaffirmed that dialogue is a cornerstone of democracy.
Socialist officials also signaled they would not facilitate a deployment that could enable a Vox-backed program. They described the disclosed talks as a potential theatre intended to justify a future Vox agreement with the PP.
Compromís leader Joan Baldoví weighed in with a stark forecast. He anticipated a government agreement between the people and the far right before the June 26 constitutional session of the Cortes. He remarked that Mazón might seek unblocked investments first, followed by broad policy alignment with Vox. Baldoví added that he would still be open to dialogue and listening, even amid strong partisan pressures.
The tour to address Valencia’s future is set to commence Thursday, two days after the announcement. Mazón, joined by PSPV’s Ximo Puig, Compromís’s Baldoví, and Vox’s Carlos Flores, described the meetings as opportunities to address the community’s challenges and opportunities. The order of meetings will reflect past parliamentary representation, prioritizing parties with higher seats in previous elections.
The first sit-down will be with the Socialists on Thursday, followed by a session with Compromís and Vox on the subsequent Monday and Tuesday. Mazón framed these engagements as a necessary step to reflect the Valencian community’s mandate while exploring paths to governance.
On the ground, Mazón will be accompanied by PPCV campaign head Miguel Barrachina and Juan Francisco Pérez Llorca, the party’s Deputy Secretary for Organizing. The candidate reiterated a readiness to engage in dialogue to honor the wishes of the Valencian electorate.
PSPV says it has not heard from PP since the election and will not aid its position
As regional maneuvering unfolds, the PP’s national leadership has provided hints about potential coalitions with Vox at both autonomous and municipal levels. Campaign spokesperson Borja Sémper stressed that the PP intends to pursue independent governance without enabling Vox. He also pointed to national accountability, noting that Pedro Sánchez’s coalition decisions with Bildu or ERC do not define the Valencian scenario. Feijóo’s team asserts that his party aims to avoid any agreement with an ultra group, reinforcing a principle of non-cooperation with Vox under current terms.
Abascal calls on Feijóo to engage before July 23
Vox president Santiago Abascal urged Alberto Núñez Feijóo to seek strategic deals that could place Vox in several regional administrations, including Valencia. With national elections scheduled for July 23, Abascal argued that voters deserve clarity and that Vox will not back away. He emphasized that a clear mandate exists and pressed for alternatives to left-leaning policies to avoid speculative arrangements. He stopped short of detailing specific terms, insisting on the primacy of negotiations shaped by the voters’ will.
Abascal also acknowledged the electoral results as a mandate to build an alternative path while stressing readiness to form arrangements where feasible. He called for a pragmatic approach to negotiations and encouraged the PP to move forward without delay, underscoring the urgency the party feels in steering governance away from the left.
As the political calendar moves toward a pivotal summer, stakeholders in Valencia and beyond listen closely to the signals from both regional leaders and national voices. The core question remains whether a balance can be struck that satisfies the electorate while addressing the practical needs of governance in the Valencian Community.