Morera conveys Valencia agenda to Senate president during visit to Cortes
In a day marked by formal ceremony and political rhetoric, the Cortes maintained a high level of institutional tone, even as the pre-campaign period began. The celebration served to affirm the positions of parties outside Vox, particularly regarding a new funding model and Valencian civil law. The president of the Valencian Parliament, Enric Morera, emphasized the need for economic and political stability and the will to advance a Valencia-wide settlement.
The law enacted at the Palacio de los Borja aimed to defend progress in self-government and to assess the legislature in Morera’s terms. Morera stated that the Cortes should not become a stage for political marketing or partisan clashes. He asserted that sovereignty resides there and that accountability must guide its work. He called for funding to administer, legislate, and exercise autonomy, underscoring a commitment that should be shared by all, regardless of location.
Morera conveys Valencia agenda to Senate president during visit to Cortes
On the agenda of the early morning session, Joan Baldoví, a National MP and presidential candidate for the Generalitat Valenciana, highlighted a broader impact on regional funding. He stressed that, from the outset of the pre-campaign period, the coalition leader would pursue dialogue but warned of court action if discussions fail. He urged Madrid MPs to support the return of the Valencian Civil Code to support self-government and used the moment to advocate reforms to the Statute that would protect public health and enshrine social and environmental rights.
As a trustee of the PSPV-PSOE, the main representative from Barcelona noted the importance of continuing the push for regional funding so that the Valencian Community is included among Spain’s autonomous regions and that decentralization translates into a fairer tax system. He emphasized redistributing income to bolster welfare, and he reflected on the historical journey of Valencian self-government and the Courts, which have significantly improved the lives of Valencians. The Alicante city mayoral candidate echoed this view, describing April 25 as a day of coexistence, unity, and action to bridge differences.
City councils are demanding that the Government link the review of regional finances to a larger allocation of funds at the municipal level.
From the perspective of the People’s Party, Maria José Katala spoke about the commitment to self-government and citizenship on April 25. She praised the development of the Charter, which helped define town identity and the capacity for self-government, while expressing gratitude to the Valencian Lawyers’ Association for marking the day. This acknowledgment was reported by Europa Press.
Ciudadanos also weighed in, stressing the need for funding alongside a Mediterranean Corridor to support Alicante. The message included a call for bilateralism as a tool to prevent stalemate and highlighted Valencia Community’s ambition to become a European hub for innovation. There was a clear preference for a corruption-free autonomous framework and a plea to refresh the political approach in light of recent two-party governance. The speakers urged immediate reforms on April 25 to drive change now.
From Unidos Podemos, Deputy Trustee Stephanie Blanes pointed to insufficient funding as a barrier to expanding resources for education, health, and housing. The Alcoy MP and Alicante’s deputy leader argued that Valencian officials are best positioned to address local needs. Blanes also used the Cortes day to advocate for greater Cercanías powers and framed the shift in mobility as part of the climate adaptation strategy.