The vice president of Consell, speaking through a spokesperson, acknowledged on Friday that, unlike the tourist tax, destination decisions in the Valencian Government are guided by Cortes orders. He explained that any policy, whether it involves natural language processing measures or other laws, must align with the Cortes’ mandate. The press conference followed a General Assembly where Mas clarified the government’s stance on Colomer’s hesitation to implement the tourist tax, a proposal that had been brought before the Valencian Parliament seven years earlier by a coalition of three Botànic groups. Mas affirmed that this matter falls under Cortes authority, and the government will adhere to the parliament’s agreements.
conflict
The vice president also commented on reducing the public debate surrounding the rollout of renewable energy in the region. He acknowledged tensions among Botànic’s three groups but suggested improvements in the approval process. The Valencian Community already hosts 1,000 megawatts of installed capacity, with a target of 6,000 megawatts by 2030, which would require the remaining 5,000 megawatts to be brought online within seven years. He noted that the region’s totals exceed those of Madrid and Catalonia in certain metrics, while admitting that opportunities exist to streamline procedures. He stressed the challenge of synchronizing the three ministries with jurisdiction over this subject.
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The vice president underscored the need for coordination between landscape protection and the ongoing push to reach the 5,000 additional megawatts. He stated that work is progressing in the most coordinated fashion possible. Mas, meanwhile, said there was no notable tension among Botànic groups at the Cortes, though discussions around proposals remained intense. He argued that opposition forces are responsible for fomenting clashes. He described a recent control session as embarrassing and emphasized that the equality agenda should address real citizen concerns rather than amplified noise that distorts parliamentary debate, a stance he attributed to the right-wing bloc.
budgets
Mas called for a high level of delivery regarding investments outlined in the General Government Budgets, noting the Alicante province. He cautioned that good plans must translate into tangible results rather than staying on paper. Responding to questions about government accounts approved by the Congress, he asserted that early-stage projections for the province had shown weak performance. He argued that investments in Alicante have historically faced marginalization and that recent figures reflect a noticeable drop in prioritization for the region.
Attribution: Statements reflect official remarks reported by regional media and parliamentary records. [Source: Valencian Parliament and regional government briefings]