After extended hand gestures and calls for a big deal, yesterday unfolded a day of decisive events in the regional assembly. The wind of debate carried plenty of strong words, yet actions during the session laid bare a clear split in opinions. The sole amendment offered by the opposition to the Compromise Law centered on creating a Valencian administrative court, an idea championed by Compromís and supported by the Partido Popular. The move sparked a broader public conversation about how procurement and administration should be handled in the Valencian Community, with implications for transparency and efficiency in public projects. This development is documented in regional records and summarized by observers as a pivotal moment in the lawmaking process.
There was broad agreement among Popular and Valencian supporters on one major reform: the creation of a Valencian administrative court dedicated to overseeing public tenders. This court would operate as a specialized body within the administrative framework, mirroring structures already in place in other regions such as Navarra, the Canary Islands, and Aragon. The aim was to simplify procedures by reducing the need for municipal councils across the Valencian Community and the Generalitat to navigate multiple layers of oversight. In practice, the court would serve as a centralized mechanism for reviewing procurement-related decisions, ensuring consistency and accountability across the public sector. The proposal drew support from the PSPV, while Vox chose to abstain, marking a unique moment where both the populist and conservative blocs voted separately on this limited reform.
In the amended version of the proposal, Compromís and the PP suggested that the administrative tribunal be established by a decision of the Consell within a six‑month window. The plan envisions a specialized institution tasked with scrutinizing procurement procedures across the Generalitat, its instrumental public sector, city councils, and other relevant public bodies or universities. The court would operate under the authority responsible for public procurement and would integrate with existing structures to provide prompt reviews and rulings, thereby streamlining the public sector’s approach to tenders. Beyond this specific amendment, nearly a hundred other opposition proposals were rejected, aided by the combined majority of PP and Vox, reflecting the political dynamics at play during the vote.