In the heart of Alicante, Podem convened at its headquarters to unveil a pivotal initiative. The Valencian Citizens’ Council, known as the CCV, launched a Political Conference designed to lay out the country project and reveal the programmatic axes that will guide the party through the upcoming election cycle.
The gathering drew a diverse group of participants, including Podem councilors Xavi López and Vanessa Algaba from Alicante, alongside key figures such as María Teresa Pérez, an administrator with INJUVE and a state spokesperson for Podemos, and Héctor Illueca, who serves as second vice-president. Pilar Lima, who coordinates Generalitat and Podem, also participated. Together, they contributed to a broad discussion about the party’s direction and the concrete steps needed to advance the Valencian agenda.
The document that opened the discussion is titled Horizon 2023-2027: A proposal for Valencian society. It begins by examining the external pressures shaping the Valencian Community, including the Ukrainian conflict and the broader European economic situation. The text reviews the Botanical Cycle of the Generalitat from 2015 to 2023 and advances recommendations that span economic, financial, social, and environmental dimensions. It also considers the regional model for both the Valencian Community and the State, outlining proposals designed to strengthen the area’s cohesion and resilience.
The Political Conference is scheduled to proceed in phases. It will start with discussions within Podem circles, extend to interregional purple structures, and culminate in a parliamentary session. The anticipated date for the parliamentary meeting is February 4. The outcome will be a concrete set of programmatic axes that translate into tangible proposals for the 2023 municipal and regional elections. In addition, the document will be presented as a country project for public consideration, signaling the party’s commitment to transparency and collective deliberation.
Punctuating the mood of the moment, Pilar Lima expressed strong enthusiasm. She said that this day marks the most significant moment for Podem in the new cycle. The purple coordinator noted that once regional Podem structures have solidified and primary processes have wrapped up, the party will begin shaping the country project it envisions for Valencia. In a similar vein, Héctor Illueca spoke of the moment as a recognition of social distress and European tensions. He underscored that this era brings responsibilities and opportunities. Illueca emphasized that Podem stands as a founding political force, uniquely positioned to channel citizens’ anger and discontent into constructive political action. The dialogue aims to transform concern into policy that can improve daily life for Valencians and strengthen democratic participation across the region.